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Backdraft (1991)

Silently behind a door, it waits. One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage. In that instant it can create a hero...or cover a secret.

  • May 24, 1991
  • 2h 17m
  • R

6.7/10

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1,651 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Backdraft is a 1991 drama and thriller film directed by Ron Howard. Its leading cast includes Kurt Russell, William Baldwin and Robert De Niro. It runs for 2 hours 17 minutes. It belongs to the Backdraft Collection.

Synopsis

Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 17 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 1,651 TMDB votes

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Backdraft (1991) HD Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Kurt Russell Stephen McCaffrey
  • William Baldwin Brian McCaffrey
  • Robert De Niro Donald Rimgale
  • Donald Sutherland Ronald Bartel
  • Jennifer Jason Leigh Jennifer Vaitkus
  • Scott Glenn John 'Axe' Adcox
  • Rebecca De Mornay Helen McCaffrey
  • Jason Gedrick Tim Kirzminski
  • J.T. Walsh Alderman Marty Swayzak
  • Anthony Mockus Sr. Chief John Fitzgerald
  • Cedric Young Grindle
  • Juan Ramírez Ray Santos
  • Kevin Casey Nightingale
  • Jack McGee Schmidt
  • Mark Wheeler Pengelly
  • Richard Lexsee Washington
  • Beep Iams Sean McCaffrey
  • Ryan Todd Brian, Age 7

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