Backdraft(1991)
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.
Movie: Backdraft
Top 10 Billed Cast
Stephen McCaffrey
Brian McCaffrey
Donald Rimgale
Ronald Bartel
Jennifer Vaitkus
John 'Axe' Adcox
Helen McCaffrey
Tim Kirzminski
Alderman Marty Swayzak
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