Backdraft
1991 · 2h 17m · Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Silently behind a door, it waits. One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage. In that instant it can create a hero...or cover a secret.
Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes.
Directed by
Ron HowardWritten by
Gregory Widen6.6Smart score
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arsonchicago, illinoiscorruptiondanger of lifeexplosionfirefirefighterfirefightinginvestigationofficepsychopathpyromaniacrescuesibling relationshipsombersuspensefulwarehouse
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