Backdraft

Backdraft1991

Director: Ron Howard
Stars: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rebecca DeMornay
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Rating: R (Restricted)
Runtime: 135 minutes

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 K… more »



John 'Axe' Adcox:
Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen. As 17's official toastmaster...

Ray Santos:
...and bullshitter.

John 'Axe' Adcox:
Thank you, Santos. Did I happen to mention you're cut out of my will?

John 'Axe' Adcox:
I think it appropriate that we recognize the two asswipes... Probationary Firemen... among us today who were officially baptized into the world of Old Man Fire. First, to Tim. Despite the fact that he has a rather dull expression, and a really hideous pair of ears; he not only took on the beast but pulled from its clutches, assisted by a more famous and brilliant firefighter, me, a kicking and screaming civilian who will probably wind up suing us for breaking her fingernails. And to Brian...

John 'Axe' Adcox:
...whose own contribution was not only more beautiful but less likely to sue. You know, when I learned that both McCaffrey brothers would be assigned at the same station together at the same time, my heart was filled with... a sudden desire to transfer. So raise a glass, gents. To funny-looking Tim, and the McCaffrey brothers, who have gotten on each other's nerves so badly and dedicated themselves to still be pissed off at each other. Gentlemen...

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