Backdraft is a 1991 American action thriller drama film directed by Ron Howard and written by Gregory Widen. Starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rebecca De …

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 …

Sep 16, 2025 · A backdraft happens when a fire burns in a sealed or poorly ventilated space and runs out of oxygen. The flames may die down, but the heat and unburned gases stay trapped inside.

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3 days ago · A backdraft fire occurs when the fire ceases to burn freely due to a lack of oxygen in the atmospheric air within the fire building.

Sibling firefighters solve a series of arson attacks.

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 …

Ron Howard directs an all-star cast in this exciting action-thriller that shows you the mystery, drama and devastation of fire as you've never seen it before! Kurt Russell and William Baldwin star as two …

Backdraft is a gripping and emotionally charged action drama that captures the intensity, camaraderie, and danger of firefighting in Chicago.

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