Backdraft

Aspect

2.35:1
Audio

English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
Runtime

135
Discs

1
Studio

Mca Home Video
Release Date

May 24, 1991
DVD Release

December 10, 1997
16:9

THX

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Rating

R
Director

Ron Howard
 

A rookie firefighter tries to earn the respect of his older brother and other firefighters while taking part in an investigation of a string of arson/murders. This detailed look into the duties and private lives of firemen naturally features widespread pyrotechnics and special effects.

Edition Details Cast
  • Available Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
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    Robert De NiroDonald 'Shadow' Rimgale
    Jason GedrickTim Krizminski
    J.T. WalshAlderman Marty Swayzak
    Jack McGeeSchmidt
    Kurt RussellStephen 'Bull' McCaffrey/Dennis McCaffrey
    Donald SutherlandRonald Bartel
    Scott GlennJohn 'Axe' Adcox
    Anthony Mockus Sr.Chief John Fitzgerald
    Juan Ram??rezRay Santos
    Mark WheelerPengelly
    Beep IamsSean McCaffrey
    Robert SwanWilly, Bartender
    Ron WestAlan Seagrave, Backdraft Victim
    Carlos SanzCandidate
    David A.C. SaundersCandidate
    Tim GrimmMan at Parole Board
    Mike ManganoFiretruck Driver
    Leslie A. FordParamedic
    Robert F. ByrnesParamedic
    David WestgorMannequin Fire Reporter
    Joe GuastaferroDonald Cosgrove, Backdraft Victim
    Tony Mockus Jr.Jackson
    Andrew LipschultzMan on Party Boat
    Bob KrzeminskiCaptain
    Wanda ChristineMother at Tenement Fire
    Peter C. Hobert Jr.Probie
    Razz JenkinsPhotographer at Boat Party
    Nydia Rodriguez TerracinaNurse
    Don RimgaleParty Crony
    David LuckenbachSecurity Officer
    Andre MelchorCop #2
    Scott BaitySwayzak Aide #2
    Joan EspositoTelevision Reporter
    Marcella DeTineoNurse
    Burton StencelRetirement Party Schmoozer
    Tony G. ChrisosPolitico
    Gregory LundsgaardHigh Rise Fireman
    Louise WoolfFalling Chair Lady
    Kelsey E. McMahonChild Rescued at '70s Fire
    Zan HeberReporter
    Jane AldermanReporter
    Thomas A. SenderakFireman
    John DudaStephen, Age 12
    Amy C. MortonDana, Widow
    David SaundersCandidate
    Linda WyliePhotographer
    William BaldwinBrian McCaffrey
    Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Vaitkus
    Rebecca De MornayHelen McCaffrey
    Cedric YoungGrindle
    Kevin CaseyNightingale
    Richard LexseeWashington
    Ryan ToddBrian, Age 7
    Clint HowardRicco, Pathologist
    Kevin CrowleyCandidate
    Harry HutchinsonCandidate
    Jane JenkinsWoman Psychiatrist
    David Crosby'70s Hippie
    Rick ReardonParamedic
    W. Earl BrownParamedic
    Kathryn JaeckMannequin Fire Reporter
    James RitzMannequin Fire Reporter
    Don HerionRepairman
    Gregory WidenEngine Lieutenant
    Walter WilliamsSecurity Guard
    F. Pat BurnsBattalion Chief at Tenement Fire
    Anthony C. Ellis Jr.Gasping Child at Tenement Fire
    Zita VisockisGrandma Vaitkus
    Irma P. HallNurse
    Hollis ResnikSally
    Dennis LiddiardParty Brawler
    Neil J. Francis Jr.Cop #1
    Karel KingSwayzak Aide #1
    Gretchen EricksonBar Patron
    Bob RiceDetective
    Jane MacIverRetirement Party Schmoozer
    Robert MartellRetirement Party Roaster
    Cay DeVosPolitico
    Charles Burns Jr.Battalion Chief at Mannequin Fire
    Ian A. NeversNervous Probie
    Fidel Moreno'70s Onlooker
    Ilene KwitnyReporter
    Kevin PetersenDoctor
    Michael Allen MarkFireman
    Jackie MoranMusician
    Larry NazimekPolice Officer
    Dan Tullis Jr.Engine 17 Firefighter