Backdraft

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Backdraft
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R,2hrs 15min
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1991
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Universal Studios
Synopsis: 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 ... Full Synopsis
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Fire, as this movie makes clear, is nothing if not photogenic, and Howard has done a beautiful job of conjuring both its danger and its deceptive, primal beauty. Full Review
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38
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out of 100
Featured Cast
Stephen McCaffrey
Brian McCaffrey
Donald Rimgale
Ronald Bartel
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