Backdraft
Overview
Two feuding brothers carry on a heroic family tradition in the Chicago Fire Department. Before the smoke clears, love affairs are rekindled and lives are shattered as the brothers fight to resolve their differences and solve a puzzling series of arson attacks, each ignited by explosive phenomena known as backdrafts.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
Ron Howard - Director
Todd Hallowell - Director
Kurt Russell
Robert De Niro
William Baldwin
Donald Sutherland
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Andre Melchor
Andrew Lipschultz
Anthony C. Ellis Jr.
Beep Iams
Bob Krzeminski
Details
- Format: DVD (Widescreen)
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 025192004124
- Genre: ACTION / ADVENTURE
- Rating: R (MPAA) (language and a scene of sensuality)
- Release Date: December 1997
Movie Reviews
Notes:
Paul Huston served as visual effects art director.
Filmed in Chicago. Color by Deluxe. Sound by Dolby.
Reviews:
"...Solid performances....An earnest testimonial to firefighters..." - 06/27/1991 Rolling Stone, p.78
"...BACKDRAFT prides itself on the authenticity of its action sequences..." - 08/01/1991 Sight and Sound, p.38-9
"...Brilliant....Astonishing..." - 05/24/1991 USA Today, p.1D
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