Backdraft [videorecording] / Imagine Films Entertainment ; written by Gregory Widen ; produced by Richard B. Lewis, Pen Densham, John Watson ; directed by Ron Howard.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: 20041 | Universal Home VideoLanguage: English Original language: English Subtitle language: French, English, Spanish Publication details: Universal City, CA : Universal Home Video, c1998.Description: 1 videodisc (135 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN: - 0783223609
- 9780783223605
- Music, Hans Zimmer ; music supervisors, Becky Mancuso and Tim Sexton ; associate producer, Todd Hallowell ; co-producer, Larry DeWaay ; executive producers, Brian Glazer and Raffaella DeLaurentiis ; film editors, Daniel Hanley and Michael Hill ; production designer, Albert Brenner ; director of photography, Mikael Salomon.
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | ACTION Backdraf | Available | 33111007395698 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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, Rovi
Bonus materials: Production notes, biographies of cast and filmmakers.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1991.
Music, Hans Zimmer ; music supervisors, Becky Mancuso and Tim Sexton ; associate producer, Todd Hallowell ; co-producer, Larry DeWaay ; executive producers, Brian Glazer and Raffaella DeLaurentiis ; film editors, Daniel Hanley and Michael Hill ; production designer, Albert Brenner ; director of photography, Mikael Salomon.
Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rebecca DeMornay, Donald Sutherland, Robert DeNiro.
Stephen McCaffrey and his younger brother Brian are two feuding siblings carrying on an heroic family tradition in the Chicago fire department. Stephen is so relentless that he drives Brian out of firefighting and into arson investigation. Assisting arson investigator Donald Rimgale, Brian becomes involved in a puzzling series of arson attacks, each ignited by explosive phenomena known as backdrafts. Before the smoke clears, love affairs are rekindled and lives are shattered as the McCaffrey brothers fight to resolve their differences and solve the mystery.
MPAA rating: R.
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital surround.
English or French dialogue, Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.