Backdraft (1991)

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"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 · 1991 · 2h 17m · Released · Rated R · Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime

Synopsis

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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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

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