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.

Movie · Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime · 2h 17m · Rated 6.7/10 on TMDB · Released May 24, 1991

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.

Directed by Ron Howard

Cast

• Kurt Russell as Stephen McCaffrey
• William Baldwin as Brian McCaffrey
• Robert De Niro as Donald Rimgale
• Donald Sutherland as Ronald Bartel
• Jennifer Jason Leigh as Jennifer Vaitkus
• Scott Glenn as John 'Axe' Adcox
• Rebecca De Mornay as Helen McCaffrey
• Jason Gedrick as Tim Kirzminski
• J.T. Walsh as Alderman Marty Swayzak
• Anthony Mockus Sr. as Chief John Fitzgerald
• Cedric Young as Grindle
• Juan Ramírez as Ray Santos

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