Drama ·Thriller ·Action ·Crime · United States of America · 1991 · 2h 17m

Backdraft

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Director
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
Crew
Mikael Salomon — Director of Photography Daniel P. Hanley — Editor Mike Hill — Editor Hans Zimmer — Original Music Composer Gregory Widen — Writer Richard Barton Lewis — Producer
Tagline

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.

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.

Trailer Backdraft — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
chicago, illinoisrescuefirecorruptionsibling relationshippsychopathofficeinvestigationdanger of lifearsonfirefightingexplosion
Key Collaborators
Ron Howard Director Mikael Salomon Director of Photography Daniel P. Hanley Editor Mike Hill Editor Hans Zimmer Original Music Composer Gregory Widen Writer Richard Barton Lewis Producer Pen Densham Producer John Watson Producer Albert Brenner Production Design Jodie Lynn Tillen Costume Design
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