About this release
"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."
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Disc 1
DVD
Backdraft (1991)
137 min
CrimeThrillerActionDrama
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.
Credits
Director
Ron Howard
Writer
Gregory Widen
Cast
Kurt Russellas Stephen McCaffrey
William Baldwinas Brian McCaffrey
Robert De Niroas Donald Rimgale
Donald Sutherlandas Ronald Bartel
Jennifer Jason Leighas Jennifer Vaitkus
Scott Glennas John 'Axe' Adcox
Rebecca De Mornayas Helen McCaffrey
Jason Gedrickas Tim Kirzminski
J.T. Walshas Alderman Marty Swayzak
Anthony Mockus Sr.as Chief John Fitzgerald
Cinematographer
Mikael Salomon
Composer
Hans Zimmer
Editor
Mike Hill
Daniel P. Hanley
Producer
Richard Barton Lewis
Pen Densham
John Watson
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 15, 2026