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Backdraft (1991)

Movie137minsRated M

TMDB6.7/ 10

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About Backdraft

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.

Year
1991
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Runtime
137mins
Rated
M
Director
Ron Howard
Top cast
Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn

Backdraft release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Backdraft

  • Kurt Russellas Stephen McCaffrey
  • William Baldwinas Brian McCaffrey
  • Robert De Niroas Donald Rimgale
  • Donald Sutherlandas Ronald Bartel
  • Jennifer Jason Leighas Jennifer Vaitkus
  • Scott Glennas John 'Axe' Adcox
  • Rebecca De Mornayas Helen McCaffrey
  • Jason Gedrickas Tim Kirzminski
  • J.T. Walshas Alderman Marty Swayzak
  • Anthony Mockus Sr.as Chief John Fitzgerald
  • Cedric Youngas Grindle
  • Juan Ramírezas Ray Santos
  • Kevin Caseyas Nightingale
  • Jack McGeeas Schmidt
  • Mark Wheeleras Pengelly
Director
Ron Howard
Writer
Gregory Widen
Producer
Richard Barton Lewis, Pen Densham, John Watson
Original Music Composer
Hans Zimmer
Director of Photography
Mikael Salomon

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Backdraft Collection, in release order

  1. 1.Backdraft24 May 1991
  2. 2.Backdraft 214 May 2019

Collection: TMDB.

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Can I rent or buy Backdraft in Australia?

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