Rating: R
Genre: Thriller
Theatrical Release: 05/24/1991(USA)
Release Date: 06/01/2008
SubTitles: English/Espanol
Dubbed: English/French
Run Time: 135 Minutes
Flags: Violence, Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Language, Profanity
Distributor/Studio: Universal Studios

The sons of a Chicago fireman who gave his life in the performance of his duties, firefighting brothers Kurt Russell and William Baldwin carry their lifelong sibling rivalry into their work. Russell is convinced that Baldwin hasn't got what it takes to remain in the fire department. Baldwin is transferred to a "safe" assignment, assisting arson investigator Robert DeNiro, who is trying to make sense of a series of fires involving an oxygen-induced ball of fire called a backdraft. The investigation reveals a link between corrupt alderman J. T. Walsh and imprisoned pyromaniac Donald Sutherland. The trail of evidence leads Baldwin to suspect that his brother Russell, a much-decorated hero, may be the "inside" man setting up the arsons.

~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Cast:
Kurt Russell - Stephen McCaffrey
William Baldwin - Brian McCaffrey
Robert De Niro - Donald Rimgale
Donald Sutherland - Ronald Bartel
Jennifer Jason Leigh - Jennifer Vaitkus
Scott Glenn - John Adcox
Rebecca De Mornay - Helen McCaffrey
Jason Gedrick - Tim Krizminski
J.T. Walsh - Martin Swayzak
Tony Mockus, Sr. - Chief John Fitzgerald
Cedric Young - Grindle
Jack McGee - Schmidt
Mark Wheeler - Pengelly
Clint Howard - Ricco
Ryan Todd - Brian, Age 7
John Duda - Stephen, Age 12

Production:
Ron Howard - Director
Pen Densham Richard Barton Lewis John Watson - Producer
Larry de Waay - Co Producer
Hans Zimmer - Composer
Daniel Hanley Michael Hill - Editor
Steven E. de Souza Gregory Widen - Screen Writer
Gary Baugh William Fosser Harold L. Fuhrman Garry Lewis - Set Designer
Carol Wood - Art Director
Todd Hallowell - Associate Producer
Jane Jenkins - Casting
Janet Hirshenson - Casting
Monica Devereux - Choreography
Mikael Salomon - Cinematographer
Jodie Lynne Tillen - Costume Designer
Brian Grazer - Executive Producer
Raffaella de Laurentiis - Executive Producer
Timothy R. Sexton - Musical Direction/Supervision
Albert Brenner - Production Designer
Larry de Waay - Production Designer
Larry de Waay - Production Manager
Richard Hymns - Sound Effects Editor
Allen Hall - Special Effects
Mikael Salomon - Special Effects
Mike Johnson - Stunts
Walter Scott - Stunts
Robert "Bobby Z" Zajonc - Pilot

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