Two Chicago firefighter brothers, who don't get along, have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose.Two Chicago firefighter brothers, who don't get along, have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose.Two Chicago firefighter brothers, who don't get along, have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose.
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 1 win & 11 nominations total
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- TriviaKurt Russell, Kevin Casey, Scott Glenn and William Baldwin did a lot of their own stunts, and stunt coordinator Walter Scott was so impressed by their performances that he listed them as stunt performers in the credits.
- GoofsThe first victim's body doesn't land on the car after the explosion, but is there when firefighters arrive.
- Quotes
Lt. Steven McCaffrey: Look at him... That's my brother goddammit!
- Alternate versionsNetwork television version featured additional footage:
- the firemen from Engine 17 visit a recently widowed firefighter's wife
- Stephen (Kurt Russell) has an emotional scene with Inspector Rimgale (Robert De Niro) over the fire where Tim (Jason Gedrick) was burned
- During the news conference where Alderman Swayzak (J.T. Walsh) is exposed, Brian (William Baldwin) visits Jennifer (Jennifer Jason Leigh) as she is packing up her office, having recently quit.
- SoundtracksSet Me In Motion
Written by Bruce Hornsby (as B.R. Hornsby) & John Hornsby
Performed by Bruce Hornsby & The Range (as Bruce Hornsby and The Range)
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Music
Featured review
Backdraft A Movie Definitely Worth Watching
Backdraft is a movie definitely worth watching from famous director Ron Howard who continues to show his skill as a filmmaker with this one. Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rebecca De Mornay, and Robert De Niro are great in the movie bringing to life these believable characters we see on the screen. The rest of the cast are admirable in their small roles including J.T. Walsh, Jason Gedrick, and Donald Sutherland. Its better to watch this movie without knowing too much about it because if you do than you're going to be in for a heck of a movie experience. The film tells story of two brothers (Russell and Baldwin) in the fire department whose bond is tested as mysterious murders begin to occur by a dangerous arsonist on the loose. Backdraft is an excellent story about fire fighters with realistic action for the most part, suspense, some humor, and a little romance that make for an enjoyable movie to watch. The film did seem to drag a little near the end but its one flaw so the good more than outweighs the bad. If you're looking for an entertaining movie to watch that's worth your time and money then see Backdraft. You can't go wrong with this film. It's definitely one of Ron Howards best movies on par with Apollo 13 and A Beautitful Mind. It's really that good.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Bức Tường Lửa
- Filming locations
- Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA(Station 17 second story dorm and locker room interiors.)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $40,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $77,868,585
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,686,200
- May 26, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $152,368,585
- Runtime2 hours 17 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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