Rating: R
Genre:
Thriller
Theatrical Release: 05/24/1991(USA)
Release Date: 03/22/2009
Flags: Violence, Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Language, Profanity
Distributor/Studio: Universal Studios
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
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