Seen through that lens, 1991 s summer blockbuster backdraft seems schmaltzy and overly precious. Free backdraft dvd label 1991 r1 custom ready to download and print. Since 911, its hard to imagine a movie that can stand up to the reallife heroism that new york firefighters displayed on that horrible day. Backdraft, a 1991 american drama thriller film directed by ron howard. Finely acted by all involved and with a top notch supporting cast. Backdraft drink, a cocktail backdraft attraction, a show in various universal studios.
Backdraft 1991 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Backdraft is a phenomenon in a fire see also flashover backdraft may also refer to. Backdraft movie simple english wikipedia, the free. Ron howard certainly has better films, but as far as pure action goes, this may be his best pure action film. Backdraft attraction, a show in various universal studios theme parks. The core of the movie the story of 2 feuding firefighter brothers played by kurt russell and adam baldwin. The biggest mistakes you never noticed in backdraft 1991. The film centers on two brothers, stephen and brian. In backdraft, fire is portrayed as a vicious animal that breathes and devours. The crimethriller, familydrama and action hero elements of the film rub up against each other rather than meshing, but the skill that went in to the filmmaking behind backdraft is irrefutable. Hans zimmer backdraft music from the original motion. The older son, stephen also kurt russell, is now a lieutenant at number 17, the same station that his father worked in. Video archive for the film backdraft, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 1991. Watch backdraft 1991 movie trailer instantly, no need to login.
Chicago firefighting brothers stephen kurt russell and brian william baldwin have been rivals since childhood. The story although mirroring every cop drama ever made runs along nicely giving you enough twists to throw you off the scent and also to talk about long after the final credits have rolled. The climax plays like they ran out of money, and had to fashion a much cheaper conclusion that doesnt address. When the firefighters go to the house of the first backdraft victim you see that he has gone through the windshield of his car.
The film is directed by ron howard and written by gregory widen and stars kurt russell, william baldwin, scott glenn, jennifer jason leigh, rebecca. Backdraft is named after the movie released in 1991 directed by ron howard based in former soundstage 30, the attraction involved three scenes introducing the art of pyrotechnic special effects, including a 2 minute finale showcase where the audience was exposed to a terrifying display as a warehouse became an inferno in a thrilling recreation of the movie. 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. Dont watch the film if youre looking for a gripping thriller. Database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for backdraft 1991. Backdraft 2 exists, hoping to reignite your love for. Directed by 1 writing credits 1 cast 93 produced by 7. The film is based on the death of a friend in an actual backdraft. Ron howards dramatic film follows young firefighter brian mccaffrey william baldwin as he follows in the footsteps of his older brother stephen and deceased father both played by kurt russell to make it as a chicago firefighter, in.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Backdraft 1991 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie. May 22, 2016 free backdraft dvd label 1991 r1 custom ready to download and print. Hans zimmer the forces of good and evil were hard at work against each other in backdraft, but not in the ways youd expect. Ron howards character story of firefighters in chicagos chinatown had one of cinemas most spectacular assets in its favor. In an interesting twist of fate, brad pitt lost out on the role of brian mccaffrey in backdraft 1991 to william baldwin, who then had to be released from his contract to play the small part of j. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. The movie is about firefighters in the chicago metropolitan area.
Backdraft is an actionadventure film that was released in 1991. The actors play sibling rivals who have been at odds since the death. Sam and dean go to stop a fraternity from raising lilith, one of the oldest demons known to man and unwittingly encounter a firefighting family with connections to azazel and lilith. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto int. The sequel to the 1991 hit, follows an investigator with the chicago f. If apollo 1995 was director ron howards homage to astronauts, then the film backdraft 1991 is his film monument to firemen. Backdraft is a 1991 american crime drama action movie. Backdraft soundtrack from 1991, composed by hans zimmer.
And they are right, it is corny, but it is acted and directed with conviction, that it is hard for me not to like it. The special effects of the film garnered three academy award nominations. I have seen this movie many times noe, and i can understand that many people slam this film for being corny and unrealistic. When you watch this movie, youll never look at fire the same way again. When bull goes charging into any of the fires in the film, he never buttons his protective coat. Brad pitt lost out on the role of brian mccaffrey in backdraft 1991 to william baldwin. This video is scenes from the movie backdraft filmed in chicago in 1991. Backdraft backdraft tells the story of a group of firefighters, two of whom are brothers.
Two chicago firefighter brothers who dont get along have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose. But when a conspiracy implicating a crooked politician and an arsonist leads brian. Kurt russell and william baldwin star as firefighters of the chicago fire department. People three centuries from now will remember backdraft as the pivotal score that had impressive sound. Backdraft 1991 if apollo 1995 was director ron howards homage to astronauts, then the film backdraft 1991 is his film monument to firemen. Ron howards backdraft is a movie half in love with fire, a film like fahrenheit 451 that finds something seductive in tendrils of smoke and boiling cauldrons of flame. When terrorists seize control of an airliner, an intelligence analyst accompanies a commando unit for a midair boarding operation. Aug 31, 20 find out what ever happen to the 1991 film, backdraft. Backdraft 1991 cast and crew chicago firefighting brothers stephen kurt russell and brian william baldwin have been rivals since childhood.
The production company totally refurbished six pieces of fire apparatuses and, upon completion of filming, donated five of them to the chicago fire department, which used four of. Never before in the movies have i seen fire portrayed by such convincing, encompassing special effects. The clip credits closing from backdraft 1991 the clip credits closing from backdraft 1991. Unfortunately, they are at the service of an unworthy plot. Backdraft complete score soundtrack hans zimmer 1991. Backdraft follows a group of firefighters from chicago and the dramas and difficulties they face in their personal lives while they fight fires as their job. Backdraft 1991 chicago firefighting brothers stephen kurt russell and brian william baldwin have been rivals since childhood. Find release information for backdraft 1991 ron howard on allmovie. But when we saw him opening his front door and getting hurled away from the house he didnt land anyway near the car.
Backdraft is a phenomenon in a fire see also flashover. Its not particularly deep, but backdraft is a strong action movie with exceptional special effects. Like any ron howard production backdraft is impressively slick and boasts a stellar cast, including kurt russell and william baldwin. Watch the film if you want to know how fire fighters live their lives when the shit hits the fan. Directed by ron howard, the film features a cast that includes kurt russell, william baldwin, scott glenn and jennifer jason leigh. Apr 26, 2008 backdraft licensed to youtube by wmg, adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of universal pictures film music. This weeks descent sees us enter the unexpectedly light on fire sequel to 1991s ron howard hit, backdraft. Jan 15, 2012 ron howards dramatic film follows young firefighter brian mccaffrey william baldwin as he follows in the footsteps of his older brother stephen and deceased father both played by kurt russell to make it as a chicago firefighter, in the midst of a series of deadly arson attacks. Backdraft is still the best film about firemen ever committed to celluloid.
Brian, struggling to prove himself, transfers to the arson unit. The film follows two firefighters who are brothers and dont get along well, who have to work together when a dangerous and mad arsonist is on the loose in the city. Seen through that lens, 1991s summer blockbuster backdraft seems schmaltzy and overly precious. A somewhat contrived screenplay doesnt stop this thriller from serving up some of the most spectacular fire sequences ever committed to film. It is about chicago firefighters on the trail of a serial arsonist.
In fact, even many years later, no film has treated the personality of a. Backdraft is a 1991 american drama thriller film directed by ron howard and written by gregory widen. This study guide will look at the ways in which we not only make sense of films, but also the ways in which writers and directors use a. There are currently two videos available for the film, of which two are trailers, as listed below.
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