Quick facts
- Released
- June 21, 1988
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- R
- IMDb
- tt0092609
- Country
- Canada, United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- ITC Entertainment
Themes
Cast
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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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
- Backfire stars Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Jeff Fahey, Bernie Casey.
- When was Backfire released?
- Backfire is a 1988 thriller, drama, mystery film.
- Where can I watch Backfire?
- You can watch Backfire with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.