Backfire
“Before the night is over... someone will be rich, someone will be dead, someone will be avenged.”
Synopsis
Mara McAndrew's marriage is falling apart. Her husband, Donnie, a Vietnam veteran, suffers troubling flashbacks about the war, leaving him unresponsive to her needs. Mara wants out, but she also wants Donnie's money. When Mara meets a mysterious stranger, Reed, at a local bar, she believes she has found the right person to help her out of her predicament. But Mara worries that Donnie's sister, Jill, is on to her.
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Backfire - 1987
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-08
Top Cast
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Karen Allen
Mara McAndrew
Keith Carradine
Reed
Jeff Fahey
Donnie McAndrew
Bernie Casey
Clinton James
Dean Paul Martin
Jake
Virginia Capers
Maxine
Philip Sterling
Dr. Creason
Dinah Manoff
Jill
Frances Flanagan
Claire
Antony Holland
Judge Hardin
Dwight Koss
Deputy 'Buzz'
Gordon McIntosh
Big George
Wendy Van Riesen
Alice
Eric Schneider
Dr. Cooper
Enid Saunders
Aunt Elizabeth
Jay Brazeau
Junior
Lesley Ewen
Dispatcher
Dwight McFee
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Cates
- Screenplay & Story
- Rebecca Reynolds, Larry Brand
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Backfire
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Cates
Rebecca Reynolds, Larry Brand
David Shire
Tak Fujimoto
Melvin Shapiro
Danton Rissner
Department Leadership Roster
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Jacob Rupp
Stunt Coordinator
Rebecca Reynolds
Writer
Larry Brand
Writer
Danton Rissner
Producer
Melvin Shapiro
Editor
Gilbert Cates
Director
Daniel A. Lomino
Production Design
Andrew Brown
Costume Design
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backfire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Backfire about?
Mara McAndrew's marriage is falling apart. Her husband, Donnie, a Vietnam veteran, suffers troubling flashbacks about the war, leaving him unresponsive to her needs. Mara wants out, but she also wants Donnie's money. When Mara meets a mysterious stranger, Reed, at a local bar, she believes she has found the right person to help her out of her predicament. But Mara worries that Donnie's sister, Jill, is on to her.
Who directed Backfire?
Backfire was directed by Gilbert Cates.
Who stars in Backfire?
The principal cast of Backfire includes Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Jeff Fahey, Bernie Casey, Dean Paul Martin.
When was Backfire released and how long is it?
Backfire was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Backfire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backfire was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Backfire?
Backfire holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).