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Backdraft [DVD] [1991]

DVD ~ Kurt Russell
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  • Actors: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh
  • Directors: Ron Howard
  • Writers: Gregory Widen
  • Producers: Brian Grazer, John Watson, Larry DeWaay, Pen Densham, Raffaella De Laurentiis
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Uca Catalogue
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Jun 2006
  • Run Time: 130 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004D305
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,093 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A somewhat contrived screenplay doesn't stop this thriller from serving up some of the most spectacular fire sequences ever committed to film. Like any Ron Howard production Backdraft is impressively slick and boasts a stellar cast, including Kurt Russell and William Baldwin. The actors play sibling rivals who have been at odds since the death of their firefighter father years earlier. Robert De Niro is the veteran fire inspector who is tracking a series of mysterious and deadly arsons and Donald Sutherland is effectively creepy as the former arsonist who understands the criminal psychology of pyromaniacs. Rebecca De Mornay, Scott Glenn and Jennifer Jason Leigh are featured in supporting roles. Backdraft is a triumph of stunt work and flaming special effects. --Jeff Shannon

Special Features
Wide Screen
DVD 9
French\German\Italian\Spanish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English\Dolby Digital Surround French German Italian Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital Surround
Production Notes
Cast And Film Makers Notes
Czech\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Swedish


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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars burn 'em all, 28 Dec 2008
By Susan Belcher "Su B" (St Helens, England) - See all my reviews
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It's years since I last watched this movie, but I was sorting out my dvd collection and decided to slip it in the player. I was so glad that I did.

It wasn't that I had forgotten that it was a great film, it was that I wondered if it was a good as I remembered, it wasn't it was better than I remembered.

Kurt Russell, Robert DeNiro, and Donald Sutherland are particularly good, but the entire cast does so well. It is an amazing film.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, Suspense & Fire!, 29 Sep 2000
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This review is from: Backdraft [VHS] [1991] (VHS Tape)
A action packed yet touching movie. Including some of the best fire scenes ever. Packed full of Hollywoods best actors who do a great job making the charectors so believeable you begin to really feel for them. A moving ending is just the icing on this superb film!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fire In The Hole, 26 Jan 2006
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Backdraft may be a glorified soap opera but it is still the best film about firemen ever committed to celluloid.
Finely acted by all involved and with a top notch supporting cast. 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.

What helps Backdraft stand head and shoulders above it's competitors though is the fire itself, the special effects are excellent. Becoming an integral supporting character, Howard directs the flames as if they were another actor and as fire weaves its magic you can't help but be drawn into the plot.

Despite his oscar successes since this film. Backdraft still remains director Ron Howard's finest moment.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Ridiculous Schmaltzy Cheese
Typical Ron Howard rubbish. Managing to top his annoying persona of Ritchie Cunningham by making sickly sweet 'Go America' films of vomit inducing proportions. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars BELTER
There's a pyromaniac (spelling unsure) setting a series of deadly incendiary (wish i hadn't typed this review) devices and killing high profile officials. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Nevs

5.0 out of 5 stars backdraft = 10 not 5
Backdraft is my fav film ever, sure its not realistic like the gear of the firefighters like when they went into the big warehouse fire they didnt where hoods or anything but i... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2005 by jaysduality

5.0 out of 5 stars Backdraft (1991)
Excellant film kept me on the edge of my seat and also the music is brillint.The music seemes to keep the film going but its still a film you can watch over and over again and... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2005 by Mr. SW Broadhurst

4.0 out of 5 stars Backdraft is better than joaquin phoenix naked....thats good
I was expecting not much from backdraft . My friend "jen" (fake name to protect her identity) keep blabbing on about it lol and how good it was . Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2005 by Demented_Chicken

5.0 out of 5 stars What did you do to the old lady? "i burned her!"
This is the most action packed, imense, tense film ever! Some of the most incredible fire scenes! and an amazing cast and suspense! this will blow you away!
Published on 28 Nov 2004 by Master Michael C. Boyd

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