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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Language, Profanity Movie Release: 1991 DVD Release: 12/10/1997 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Studio: Universal Studios Total Copies: 2 Genres: Thriller, Action Thriller, Disaster Film, Detective Film See Also: Backdraft [Anniversary Edition], Backdraft [HD DVD], Backdraft, Backdraft

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

Kurt Russell - Stephen McCaffrey
William Baldwin - Brian McCaffrey
Robert De Niro - Donald Rimgale
Donald Sutherland - Ronald Bartel
Jennifer Jason Leigh - Jennifer Vaitkus

Two firemen brothers (Kurt Russell and William Baldwin) battle blazes and face heated sibling rivalry while on the trail of a maniacal arsonist in director Ron Howard's absorbing thriller, arriving on DVD from MCA Home Video. Presented in 2.35:1 widescreen and featuring a closed-captioned Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, this release also offers an alternate French Dolby Digital Stereo track in addition to optional Spanish and English subtitles. Extra features are limited to production notes. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide