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Backdraft

Name: Backdraft
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Released: 1991-05-24
Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cast: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh

1991Directed by Ron Howard

Drama · Thriller · Action · Crime2h 17m

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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.

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.

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Kurt RussellStephen McCaffrey

William BaldwinBrian McCaffrey

Robert De NiroDonald Rimgale

Donald SutherlandRonald Bartel

Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Vaitkus

Scott GlennJohn 'Axe' Adcox

Rebecca De MornayHelen McCaffrey

Jason GedrickTim Kirzminski

J.T. WalshAlderman Marty Swayzak AAnthony Mockus Sr.Chief John Fitzgerald

Cedric YoungGrindle

Juan RamírezRay Santos

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About Backdraft

How long is Backdraft?: Backdraft runs 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes).
Who directed Backdraft?: Backdraft was directed by Ron Howard.
Who is in the cast of Backdraft?: Backdraft stars Kurt Russell as Stephen McCaffrey, William Baldwin as Brian McCaffrey and Robert De Niro as Donald Rimgale.
What language is Backdraft in?: Backdraft is in English.
Is Backdraft family friendly?: No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Where can I watch Backdraft?: In the United States, Backdraft is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Backdraft released?: Backdraft was released on May 24, 1991.