Backfire!
“A Bonfire of the Insanities”
Synopsis
Just as Jeremy Jackson attempts to become the first male firewoman in New York, fires begin mysteriously erupting from toilets all over the City and Fire Marshal Marc Marshall is called in to investigate. From the start, Jeremy is heckled and sexually harassed by his tough as nails female cohorts including his instructor, the hard-boiled Lt. Shithouse. Jessica Luvintryst, Jeremy's old flame and the Mayor's very personal assistant, rekindles the fire in his eyes and between his thighs. Jeremy discovers trace jet fuel at the fire sites and soon becomes hot on the trail of The Most Evil Man and his diabolical scheme. In the tradition of Naked Gun, Backfire spoofs Backdraft.
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Kathy Ireland
Jessica Luvintryst
Robert Mitchum
Marshal
Telly Savalas
Most Evil Man (Not Really)
Shelley Winters
The Good Lieutenant
Josh Mosby
Jeremy
Mary McCormack
Sarah
J. Christian Ingvordsen
Tom Tobias A.K.A. Ted Levis
Jeffrey Howard
Coroner / Genie Voice
Michele Miller
Katie
Marissa Copeland
Angela
Tracy Douglas
Colleen
Laine Valentino
Herzoner the Mayor
Edie Falco
Mom
Jody O'Neil
Dispatcher
John Weiner
ENG Cameraman
Michael Zeidman
Young Jeremy
Meredith Lane
Young Sarah
Kristen Johnston
Kate
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Dean Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- A. Dean Bell, J. Christian Ingvordsen
- Original Score
- Jeffrey Schmitt
- Original Title
- Backfire!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Second Alarm Film Partnership
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Dean Bell
A. Dean Bell, J. Christian Ingvordsen
Jeffrey Schmitt
Richard Connors, J. Christian Ingvordsen
Gary Sharfin, Jim Fleming
C. Steven Duncker, Marc Bailin, Gary L. Zwerling, J. Christian Ingvordsen
Department Leadership Roster
A. Dean Bell
Director
Richard Connors
Director of Photography
Debbie DeVilla
Production Design
Gary Sharfin
Editor
Jim Fleming
Editor
Jeffrey Schmitt
Original Music Composer
J. Christian Ingvordsen
Producer
A. Dean Bell
Writer
J. Christian Ingvordsen
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backfire!
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What is Backfire! about?
Just as Jeremy Jackson attempts to become the first male firewoman in New York, fires begin mysteriously erupting from toilets all over the City and Fire Marshal Marc Marshall is called in to investigate. From the start, Jeremy is heckled and sexually harassed by his tough as nails female cohorts including his instructor, the hard-boiled Lt. Shithouse. Jessica Luvintryst, Jeremy's old flame and the Mayor's very personal assistant, rekindles the fire in his eyes and between his thighs. Jeremy discovers trace jet fuel at the fire sites and soon becomes hot on the trail of The Most Evil Man and his diabolical scheme. In the tradition of Naked Gun, Backfire spoofs Backdraft.
Who directed Backfire!?
Backfire! was directed by A. Dean Bell.
Who stars in Backfire!?
The principal cast of Backfire! includes Kathy Ireland, Robert Mitchum, Telly Savalas, Shelley Winters, Josh Mosby.
When was Backfire! released and how long is it?
Backfire! was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Backfire!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backfire! was composed by Jeffrey Schmitt.