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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 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

Cast

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

Production Crew

Carol Wood Art Director
Todd Hallowell Associate Producer
Jane Jenkins Casting
Janet Hirshenson Casting
Monica Devereux Choreography
Mikael Salomon Cinematographer
Larry de Waay Co-producer
Hans Zimmer Composer (Music Score)
Jodie Lynne Tillen Costume Designer
Ron Howard Director
Daniel Hanley Editor
Michael Hill Editor
Michael Hill Editor
Brian Grazer Executive Producer
Raffaella de Laurentiis Executive Producer
Timothy R. Sexton Musical Direction/Supervision
Robert "Bobby Z" Zajonc Pilot
John Watson Producer
Pen Densham Producer
Richard Barton Lewis Producer
Albert Brenner Production Designer
Larry de Waay Production Designer
Larry de Waay Production Manager
Gregory Widen Screenwriter
Steven E. de Souza Screenwriter
Garry Lewis Set Designer
Gary Baugh Set Designer
Harold L. Fuhrman Set Designer
William Fosser Set Designer
Richard Hymns Sound Effects Editor
Allen Hall Special Effects
Mikael Salomon Special Effects
Mike Johnson Stunts
Walter Scott Stunts
Year: 1991
Runtime: 135
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Thriller

Color type
Deluxe color

Sound
Dolby

Produced by
Imagine Entertainment
Thrilogy Entertainment Group
Universal

Release
May 24, 1991 (USA)
by Universal