Backdraft

6.7
Moderate
1991•2h 17m

Directed by

Overview

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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Kurt Russell - Stephen McCaffrey in Backdraft

Kurt Russell

Stephen McCaffrey

William Baldwin - Brian McCaffrey in Backdraft

William Baldwin

Brian McCaffrey

Robert De Niro - Donald Rimgale in Backdraft

Robert De Niro

Donald Rimgale

Donald Sutherland - Ronald Bartel in Backdraft

Donald Sutherland

Ronald Bartel

Jennifer Jason Leigh - Jennifer Vaitkus in Backdraft

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Vaitkus

Scott Glenn - John 'Axe' Adcox in Backdraft

Scott Glenn

John 'Axe' Adcox

Rebecca De Mornay - Helen McCaffrey in Backdraft

Rebecca De Mornay

Helen McCaffrey

Jason Gedrick - Tim Kirzminski in Backdraft

Jason Gedrick

Tim Kirzminski

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Movie Info

Release Date

May 24, 1991

Runtime

2h 17m

Rating

R

Genres

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Director

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