Backdraft is a 1991 American drama film directed by Ron Howard and written by Gregory Widen. The film stars Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rebecca DeMornay, Donald Sutherland, and Robert De Niro. The film follows two Chicago firefighter brothers who battle a series of fires that were started by a serial arsonist. The brothers struggle to find the arsonist while dealing with personal issues and their own strained relationship. Backdraft was a box office success and was well-received by critics, who praised the performances of the cast and the visual effects. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, and Best Original Song. The DVD release of Backdraft includes behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, and a commentary track featuring director Ron Howard, writer Gregory Widen, and actors Kurt Russell and William Baldwin. The film also features a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and anamorphic widescreen video.
Backdraft is a 1991 American drama film directed by Ron Howard and written by Gregory Widen. The film stars Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rebecca DeMornay, Donald Sutherland, and Robert De Niro. The film follows two Chicago firefighter brothers who battle a series of fires that were started by a serial arsonist. The brothers struggle to find the arsonist while dealing with personal issues and their own strained relationship. Backdraft was a box office success and was well-received by critics, who praised the performances of the cast and the visual effects. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, and Best Original Song. The DVD release of Backdraft includes behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, and a commentary track featuring director Ron Howard, writer Gregory Widen, and actors Kurt Russell and William Baldwin. The film also features a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and anamorphic widescreen video.