Backdraft

– They say a blast of flames can take a life ... and hide a secret. But now firemen brothers Brian and..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 17 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Backdraft (1991)

They say a blast of flames can take a life ... and hide a secret. But now firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey are battling each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.

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Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
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Backdraft (1991) - Trailer

Release Date:

24 May 1991

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Ron Howard

Writer:

Gregory Widen

Main Actors:

Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland

Plot:

A rookie firefighter tries to earn the respect of his older brother and other firefighters while taking part in an investigation of a string of arson/murders. This detailed look into the duties and private lives of firemen naturally features widespread pyrotechnics and special effects.

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 win & 5 nominations.

Production:

MCA Universal Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
74%
Metacritic:
38%