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.
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.
Director: Ron Howard
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: May 24, 1991
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
Screenplay
- Gregory Widen
- Mark Moore (Storyboard)
Music: Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Mikael Salomon
Editing: Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Production: Trilogy Entertainment Group, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $75M
Box Office: $152M
Original Language: en
Themes
Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Human Trafficking and Rescue Mission, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, Systemic Corruption and Scandals, Government Corruption Exposed
Keywords
chicago, illinois, rescue, fire, corruption, sibling relationship, psychopath, office, investigation, danger of life, arson, firefighting, explosion, warehouse, pyromaniac, firefighter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Backdraft about?
- 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.
- Who directed Backdraft?
- Backdraft was directed by Ron Howard.
- Who stars in Backdraft?
- Backdraft stars Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn.
- How long is Backdraft?
- Backdraft has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is Backdraft?
- Backdraft is a Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Backdraft?
- Backdraft had a budget of $75M.
- How much did Backdraft gross?
- Backdraft grossed $152M worldwide.
- Where was Backdraft produced?
- Backdraft was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Backdraft?
- The themes of Backdraft include: Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Human Trafficking and Rescue Mission, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, Systemic Corruption and Scandals, Government Corruption Exposed.