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FilmActionThrillerDramaCrime

Backdraft (1991)

R · 1991-05-24 · 2h 17m · EN
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Silently behind a door, it waits.

Firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey battle each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.

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Ron HowardDirectorGregory WidenWriter
Budget
$75M
Box office
$152.4M

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▶ Backdraft Official Trailer #1 - Donald Sutherland Movie (1991) HD

Top billed cast

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Kurt RussellKurt RussellStephen McCaffreyWilliam BaldwinWilliam BaldwinBrian McCaffreyRobert De NiroRobert De NiroDonald RimgaleDonald SutherlandDonald SutherlandRonald BartelJennifer Jason LeighJennifer Jason LeighJennifer VaitkusScott GlennScott GlennJohn 'Axe' AdcoxRebecca De MornayRebecca De MornayHelen McCaffreyJason GedrickJason GedrickTim KirzminskiJ.T. WalshJ.T. WalshAlderman Marty SwayzakAnthony Mockus Sr.Anthony Mockus Sr.Chief John FitzgeraldCedric YoungCedric YoungGrindleJuan RamírezJuan RamírezRay Santos

Keywords

ExplosionInvestigationFirefighterPsychopathRescueCorruptionChicago, illinoisSibling relationshipFireWarehouseFirefightingArsonOfficeDanger of lifePyromaniac

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityExplosion · Investigation · FirefighterDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · LongEmotional intensityWarehouseDirector preference6820

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What is Backdraft about?

Firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey battle each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.

How long is Backdraft?

Backdraft has a runtime of 137 minutes.

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