Backdraft [Anniversary Edition] [Blu-ray] [1991]
- SKU: 1598254
- Release Date: 01/04/2011
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Overview
Ratings & Reviews
Special Features
- Ron Howard Introduction
- Deleted Scenes
- Igniting The Story
- Director Ron Howard, Producer Brian Grazer and others discuss the evolution of the film from script to screen
- Bringing Together The Team
- From the Casting room to Firefighter clinics, see how Director Ron Howard brought together a talented team of actors and real-life firefighters
- The Explosive Stunts
- Filmmakers reveal the state-of-the-art technology and heroic stunts that created the explosive action of the film
- Creating The Villain: The Fire
- See how an overwhelmingly talented team of special effects creators and stunt coordinators worked together to bring the fire to life
- Real-Life Firemen, Real-Life Stories
- Get an insider's perspective on what it takes to be a firefighter in this round-table discussion with the crew of Station 73, Santa Clarita
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, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Kurt Russell - Stephen McCaffrey
William Baldwin - Brian McCaffrey
Robert De Niro - Donald Rimgale
Donald Sutherland - Ronald Bartel
Jennifer Jason Leigh - Jennifer Vaitkus
Most Helpful ReviewsSee all reviews
excellent movie
Great Movie
March 5, 2011This is a great movie from start to finish. The story is awesome and the actors do a fantastic job. DeNiro And Russell are at their finest in this film. Baldwin and Russell lose their firefighting father in a fire in the beginning. Russell follows in his footsteps immediately and Baldwin does too later in his life. Someone is setting fires and killing people on purpose with backdrafts. Deniro and Baldwin are on the case trying to figure out who is doing it. You want to think all signs point to Russell's character but is it? This is a great movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat with great acting and better plot. The sound and picture are superb on blu-ray. This movie was Oscar-worthy for sure.
I would recommend this to a friend
great movie and cast
September 21, 2017a great movie and you will not be disappointed, enjoy
I would recommend this to a friend
Great film
September 21, 2017I purchased a lot of movies and saw this one and had to get it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Classic
September 12, 2017Excellent movie. Great story line filled with action and suspense.
I would recommend this to a friend
Movie
September 1, 2017Watched this movie as a kid with my father good to see it in hi Def really nice.
I would recommend this to a friend
Classic movie!
September 1, 2017Classic movie! Great action! Would have loved the option of a digital copy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Love it
August 26, 2017I loved this purchase, got a great deal and a great buy
I would recommend this to a friend
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probably the best firefighting movie out there. definitely a great buy
I would recommend this to a friend