Backdraft 1991
(0:0.0) /10
56 Reviews
37%
Gummy
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SplatTwo 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
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as Stephen McCaffrey
as Brian McCaffrey
as Donald Rimgale
as Ronald Bartel
as Jennifer Vaitkus
as John 'Axe' Adcox
as Helen McCaffrey
as Tim Kirzminski
as Alderman Marty Swayzak
as Chief John Fitzgerald
Director:
Writer:
Gregory Widen, Mark Moore
Stars:
Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn, Rebecca De Mornay, Jason Gedrick, J. T. Walsh, Anthony Mockus Sr.,
Genres:
Drama,Thriller,Action,Crime
Release Date:
1991 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
137 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Backdraft
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Stephen McCaffrey
as Brian McCaffrey
as Donald Rimgale
as Ronald Bartel
as Jennifer Vaitkus
as John 'Axe' Adcox
as Helen McCaffrey
as Tim Kirzminski
as Alderman Marty Swayzak
as Chief John Fitzgerald
as Grindle
as Ray Santos
as Nightingale
as Schmidt
as Pengelly
as Washington
as Sean McCaffrey
as Brian, Age 7
as Stephen - Age 12
as Willy - Bartender
as Ricco, Pathologist
as Alan Seagrave
as Candidate
as Candidate
as Woman Psychiatrist
as '70s Hippie
as Paramedic
as Mannequin Fire Reporter
as Nurse
as Nurse
as Party Brawler
as Security Officer
as High-Rise Fireman
as Engine 17 Firefighter
as Probie
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