1991 · Drama / Thriller / Action / Crime
Backdraft
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.
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.
- 6.7/10 · 1,632 votes
- 2h 17m
- May 24, 1991
- English
Directed by Ron Howard
About Backdraft
Backdraft is a 1991 drama, thriller, action, and crime film directed by Ron Howard. It runs 2h 17m. It was released on May 24, 1991.
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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 6.7 out of 10, based on 1,632 TMDB votes.
Backdraft Details
- Title
- Backdraft
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 6.7/10 from 1,632 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Writers
- Gregory Widen
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Box office
- $152,368,585
- Keywords
- chicago, illinois, rescue, fire, corruption, sibling relationship, psychopath, office, investigation, danger of life, arson, firefighting, explosion
Backdraft Release Date
Backdraft was released on May 24, 1991. More 1991 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Backdraft Genres
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Backdraft Cast
Kurt RussellStephen McCaffrey
William BaldwinBrian McCaffrey
Robert De NiroDonald Rimgale
Donald SutherlandRonald Bartel
Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Vaitkus
Scott GlennJohn 'Axe' Adcox
Rebecca De MornayHelen McCaffrey
Jason GedrickTim Kirzminski
J.T. WalshAlderman Marty Swayzak- Anthony Mockus Sr.Chief John Fitzgerald
Cedric YoungGrindle
Juan RamírezRay Santos- Kevin CaseyNightingale
Jack McGeeSchmidt
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