MPAA Rating: R
Director: Ron Howard
Genres: Thriller
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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


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