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| For other uses, see Backdraft (disambiguation).Characteristic signs of a backdraft situation include yellow or brown smoke, smoke which exits small holes in puffs (a sort of breathing effect) and is often found around the edges of doors and windows, and windows which appear brown or black when viewed from the exterior.These darker colors are caused by incomplete combustion.Firefighters often look to see if there is soot on the inside of windows and in cracks around in the room.The window might have cracked because of the heat.The windows of the structure may also have a slight vibration due to the pressure differentials.If firefighters discover a room pulling air into itself, for example through a crack, they should evacuate immediately, because this is a strong indication that a backdraft is imminent.Due to pressure differentials, these puffs of smoke are sometimes "sucked" back into the enclosed space from which they emanate, which is where the term "backdraft" originates.Backdrafts are very dangerous situations, often surprising firefighters, regardless of their level of experience.The most common tactic used by firefighters in defusing a potential backdraft is to ventilate from the highest point, allowing the heat and smoke to escape without igniting explosively.Essentials of firefighting (4th ed.International Fire Service Training Association.This page was last modified 11:31, 21 November 2007.Running time
132 min (137 min.Backdraft is an American movie released in 1991, directed by Ron Howard and written by Gregory Widen.Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro and Scott Glenn star.Walsh are also featured.The story is about firefighters in Chicago on the trail of a serial arsonist.The film received three Academy Award nominations (Sound Effects Editing, Visual Effects and Best Sound).There is an exhibit at Universal Studios based on the film.Plot
The movie tells the story of a group of Chicago firefighters, two of whom are brothers.Stephen McCaffrey (Kurt Russell), the elder of the two brothers, is slowly being taken over by the fires that he fights.Beating the fire becomes an obsession with him.As a child, Brian was bullied by Stephen and also witnessed the death of their father (who was also a firefighter) first hand when the roof collapsed upon the elder McCaffrey.Donald Rimgale (Robert De Niro) is an arson investigator who is dedicated to his profession.He is called in because a number of fires that have occurred have somewhat similar connections.Convicted arsonist Ronald Bartel (Donald Sutherland) has been imprisoned for a number of years and can appear very normal on occasions but at the mention of fire his mind becomes obsessed with the idea of living fire, one that takes over not only buildings but also people's lives.Walsh) is an alderman on the City Council.He has obvious hopes of being elected to mayor, but has had to make a number of budget cuts to the fire department.Many of the rank and file firemen believe that the cuts that he has made are endangering the lives of the firefighters.However, Swayzak is initially successful in portraying the fire department as bloated and ineffectual after firemen are repeated being killed in blazes.There are also two main female characters: Helen McCaffrey (Rebecca De Mornay) and Jennifer Vaitkus (Jennifer Jason Leigh).Her loyalties are torn between her job with the alderman (who is making financial cuts in the fire department) and Brian who is obviously concerned about the damage that the cuts are doing to the firefighters, eventually choosing Brian's side.In the climactic scene, Stephen confronts Adcox about the deadly backdrafts during a multiple alarm fire at a chemical plant.Adcox admits that he set the fires to kill associates of Swayzak because he is angered that Swayzak was gaining politically over the deaths of firefighters.Stephen dies in the ambulance on the way to the hospital with Brian at his side, his final request being that Brian not reveal that Adcox was behind the series of arson fires.Donald questions Swayzak on a fake manpower study which led to the deaths of several firemen, including Stephen and Adcox, effectively killing the latter's campaign as mayor.Trivia sections are discouraged under Wikipedia guidelines.The article could be improved by integrating relevant items and removing inappropriate ones.Prior to writing the script for Backdraft, Gregory Widen worked as a firefighter for three years.He got this basis for the film after witnessing a friend of his being killed in an explosive backdraft.Kurt Russell responds to an arson fire and uses the line, "You're so sly, but so am I."Both films feature characters investigating crimes by interrogating captive criminals (in Backdraft, arsonist Donald Sutherland; in The Silence of the Lambs, cannibal Anthony Hopkins).The line first appeared in Thomas Harris' book Red Dragon which was first published in 1981, years before either Backdraft was released or The Silence of the Lambs was written.When Baldwin was offered the lead in Backdraft he had to back out of a smaller part in another film.Louise and the part of JD went to Brad Pitt.Many of the extras in the film are actual Chicago firefighters.Department memo prior to the start of shooting.The two arson victim names are Cosgrove and Seagrave.Chicago fireman and author William Cosgrove, who served as Robert De Niro's technical advisor for the movie.The numbers of the fire companies are all "dead" numbers in the Chicago Fire Dept.The production company totally refurbished 6 pieces of fire apparatus, and upon completion of filming, donated 5 of them to the Chicago Fire Dept.Kurt Russell, Scott Glenn, and William Baldwin did a lot of their own stunts, and stunt coordinator Walter Scott was so impressed by their performances that they are listed as stunt performers in the credits.Ron Howard once again cast his brother Clint Howard in this movie.This article does not cite any references or sources.Backdraft has been criticized for its lack of realism regarding firefighting techniques.This is true, as the hose should be kept straight for maximum effectiveness, instead of running it over or under the offending vehicle.The film repeatedly attributes mystic, animalistic consciousness to fire itself (though the latter could be considered as less than a statement of fact than a cinematic technique.The Japanese cooking TV show, Iron Chef, used Backdraft's music (composed by Hans Zimmer).January 2008)
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One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage.Plot Outline:
Two Chicago firefighter brothers who don't get along have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose.Plot Synopsis:
This plot synopsis is empty.Cast overview, first billed only) Kurt Russell ...Brian McCaffreyRobert De Niro ...Donald 'Shadow' RimgaleDonald Sutherland ...Ronald BartelJennifer Jason Leigh ...Trivia:
At the party on the boat, Jennifer Jason Leigh seems to refer to one of the guests as Larry DeWaay.In most shots, it's empty, but in one shot, there's a barge afloat in it that abruptly vanishes.Steven McCaffrey:
Look at him...Sorry, there was a problem collecting your vote.Gary Gray's THe Negotiator.Ladder49, so this is my favorite firefighter movie as of
now.The music was done
very well and suited the film, props to Hans Zimmer for yet another
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One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage.Plot Outline:
Two Chicago firefighter brothers who don't get along have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose.Plot Synopsis:
This plot synopsis is empty.Donald 'Shadow' RimgaleDonald Sutherland ...John 'Axe' AdcoxRebecca De Mornay ...Alderman Marty SwayzakAnthony Mockus Sr.He was a producer of the movie.Goofs:
Continuity: While Brian and Steven are talking on their dad's boat, there are several shots of a canal in the background.In most shots, it's empty, but in one shot, there's a barge afloat in it that abruptly vanishes.Steven McCaffrey:
Look at him...That's my brother god damnit.Sorry, there was a problem collecting your vote.Baldwin and Russell),
who have some differences but need to work together to find out whose
causing recent arson fires in their district.Robert DeNiro was great
in his role as a fire department detective trying to solve the case.Walsh was also decent in his role, which was similar but expanded
in F.Ladder49, so this is my favorite firefighter movie as of
now.Michael Corleone and Kay see
each other again after Michael is back from Sicily in Godfather part 1.The cinematography was also very good, especially in the
fire scenes, good job by Mikael Salomon.Where are the fires filmed at?You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers.They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update.A+ for pedagogical method.BackDRAFT is quite simply a breakthrough in the way we communicate.Fireman has to do believe is a noble calling."ALL RIGHTS RESERVED by BACKDRAFT!"Version check for the Flash Player that has the ability to start Player Product Install (6.This content requires the Macromedia Flash Player.Backdraft will be closed until January 13, 2007.See the complete Rider's Guide.Universal Studios Hollywood and more!Backdraft Charter Fishing
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