Poster of Backfire

Backfire

Plot: 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
Release Date: Tuesday, June 21 1988
35 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Karen AllenKaren Allen
Karen Allen was
36 in Backfire
as 'Mara McAndrew'.
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Portrait of Keith CarradineKeith Carradine
Keith Carradine was
38 in Backfire
as 'Reed'.
Mon, Aug 08 1949
Portrait of Jeff FaheyJeff Fahey
Jeff Fahey was
35 in Backfire
as 'Donnie McAndrew'.
Sat, Nov 29 1952
Portrait of Bernie CaseyBernie Casey
Bernie Casey was
49 in Backfire
as 'Clinton James'.
Thu, Jun 08 1939 –
Wed, Sep 20 2017
Portrait of Dean Paul MartinDean Paul Martin
Dean Paul Martin would have been no older than
29 in Backfire
as 'Jake'.
Sun, Nov 17 1957 –
Sat, Mar 21 1987
Portrait of Virginia CapersVirginia Capers
Virginia Capers was
62 in Backfire
as 'Maxine'.
Tue, Sep 22 1925 –
Thu, May 06 2004
Portrait of Philip SterlingPhilip Sterling
Philip Sterling was
65 in Backfire
as 'Dr. Creason'.
Mon, Oct 09 1922 –
Mon, Nov 30 1998
Portrait of Dinah ManoffDinah Manoff
Dinah Manoff was
30 in Backfire
as 'Jill'.
Sat, Jan 25 1958
Portrait of Frances FlanaganFrances Flanagan
Frances Flanagan was
>> in Backfire
as 'Claire'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Antony HollandAntony Holland
Antony Holland was
68 in Backfire
as 'Judge Hardin'.
Sun, Mar 28 1920 –
Wed, Jul 29 2015
Portrait of Dwight KossDwight Koss
Dwight Koss was
>> in Backfire
as 'Deputy 'Buzz''.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gordon McIntoshGordon McIntosh
Gordon McIntosh was
>> in Backfire
as 'Big George'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wendy Van RiesenWendy Van Riesen
Wendy Van Riesen was
>> in Backfire
as 'Alice'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric SchneiderEric Schneider
Eric Schneider was
>> in Backfire
as 'Dr. Cooper'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Enid SaundersEnid Saunders
Enid Saunders was
>> in Backfire
as 'Aunt Elizabeth'.
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Portrait of Jay BrazeauJay Brazeau
Jay Brazeau was
34 in Backfire
as 'Junior'.
Tue, Dec 22 1953
Portrait of Lesley EwenLesley Ewen
Lesley Ewen was
>> in Backfire
as 'Dispatcher'.
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Portrait of Dwight McFeeDwight McFee
Dwight McFee was
>> in Backfire
as 'Searcher #1'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kim KondrashoffKim Kondrashoff
Kim Kondrashoff was
>> in Backfire
as 'Searcher #2'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brian LindsBrian Linds
Brian Linds was
>> in Backfire
as 'Bob'.
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Portrait of Robert MetcalfeRobert Metcalfe
Robert Metcalfe was
>> in Backfire
as 'Deputy #2'.
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Portrait of Tom McBeathTom McBeath
Tom McBeath was
>> in Backfire
as 'Man in Bar'.
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Crew

Portrait of Gilbert CatesGilbert Cates
Gilbert Cates was
54 in Backfire
as 'Director'
Wed, Jun 06 1934 –
Mon, Oct 31 2011
Portrait of Tak FujimotoTak Fujimoto
Tak Fujimoto was
48 in Backfire
as 'Director of Photography'
Wed, Jul 12 1939
Portrait of Donald HauerDonald Hauer
Donald Hauer was
>> in Backfire
as 'First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Wendy A. RossWendy A. Ross
Wendy A. Ross was
>> in Backfire
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Richard ColemanRichard Coleman
Richard Coleman was
25 in Backfire
as 'Third Assistant Director'
Sun, Jul 29 1962
Portrait of Rebecca ReynoldsRebecca Reynolds
Rebecca Reynolds was
>> in Backfire
as 'Writer'
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Portrait of Larry BrandLarry Brand
Larry Brand was
38 in Backfire
as 'Writer'
Fri, Dec 16 1949 –
Sat, Feb 09 2019
Portrait of Danton RissnerDanton Rissner
Danton Rissner was
48 in Backfire
as 'Producer'
Wed, Mar 27 1940
Portrait of Melvin ShapiroMelvin Shapiro
Melvin Shapiro was
63 in Backfire
as 'Editor'
Wed, May 06 1925 –
Tue, Dec 04 2007
Portrait of Charles V. ColemanCharles V. Coleman
Charles V. Coleman was
>> in Backfire
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Michael SmithMichael Smith
Michael Smith was
>> in Backfire
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of James J. KlingerJames J. Klinger
James J. Klinger was
53 in Backfire
as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Thu, Mar 07 1935
Portrait of Jack KirschnerJack Kirschner
Jack Kirschner was
>> in Backfire
as 'Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Richard AdamsRichard Adams
Richard Adams was
>> in Backfire
as 'Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Horace ManzanaresHorace Manzanares
Horace Manzanares was
>> in Backfire
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Erma E. LevinErma E. Levin
Erma E. Levin was
67 in Backfire
as 'Music Editor'
Fri, Mar 25 1921 –
Tue, Feb 24 1998
Portrait of David ShireDavid Shire
David Shire was
50 in Backfire
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sat, Jul 03 1937
Portrait of Dean Paul MartinDean Paul Martin
Dean Paul Martin would have been no older than
29 in Backfire
as 'In Memory Of'
Sun, Nov 17 1957 –
Sat, Mar 21 1987
Portrait of Jane FeinbergJane Feinberg
Jane Feinberg was
>> in Backfire
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of J.J. MakaroJ.J. Makaro
J.J. Makaro was
>> in Backfire
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of John S. BartleyJohn S. Bartley
John S. Bartley was
41 in Backfire
as 'Gaffer'
Wed, Feb 12 1947
Portrait of Michael WestmoreMichael Westmore
Michael Westmore was
50 in Backfire
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
Tue, Mar 22 1938
Portrait of Mike FentonMike Fenton
Mike Fenton was
>> in Backfire
as 'Casting'
Unknown Birthday –
Wed, Dec 30 2020
Portrait of David JacoxDavid Jacox
David Jacox was
23 in Backfire
as 'Stunt Double'
Thu, Oct 01 1964
Portrait of Ken DufvaKen Dufva
Ken Dufva was
49 in Backfire
as 'Foley Artist'
Thu, Oct 06 1938
Portrait of Jacob RuppJacob Rupp
Jacob Rupp was
>> in Backfire
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John InzerellaJohn Inzerella
John Inzerella was
>> in Backfire
as 'Makeup Artist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gregory H. WatkinsGregory H. Watkins
Gregory H. Watkins was
>> in Backfire
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Bill W. BentonBill W. Benton
Bill W. Benton was
>> in Backfire
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Tim MyersTim Myers
Tim Myers was
>> in Backfire
as 'Post Production Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Betty Thomas QueeBetty Thomas Quee
Betty Thomas Quee was
>> in Backfire
as 'Stunt Double'
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Portrait of Diana J. AustinDiana J. Austin
Diana J. Austin was
>> in Backfire
as 'Production Accountant'
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Portrait of Anna Hill JohnstoneAnna Hill Johnstone
Anna Hill Johnstone was
75 in Backfire
as 'Costume Design'
Mon, Apr 07 1913 –
Fri, Oct 16 1992
Portrait of Cyrus BlockCyrus Block
Cyrus Block was
>> in Backfire
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Dillard BrinsonDillard Brinson
Dillard Brinson was
>> in Backfire
as 'Key Grip'
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Portrait of Cynnie TroupCynnie Troup
Cynnie Troup was
44 in Backfire
as 'Script Supervisor'
Fri, Jul 09 1943
Portrait of Tink Ten EyckTink Ten Eyck
Tink Ten Eyck was
>> in Backfire
as 'Production Controller'
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Portrait of Bill ThummBill Thumm
Bill Thumm was
>> in Backfire
as 'Property Master'
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Portrait of Daniel A. LominoDaniel A. Lomino
Daniel A. Lomino was
>> in Backfire
as 'Production Design'
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Portrait of Sandy ArthurSandy Arthur
Sandy Arthur was
>> in Backfire
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Jayne DancoseJayne Dancose
Jayne Dancose was
>> in Backfire
as 'Assistant Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of William L. McCaugheyWilliam L. McCaughey
William L. McCaughey was
>> in Backfire
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Lola KempLola Kemp
Lola Kemp was
>> in Backfire
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Roy AborgastRoy Aborgast
Roy Aborgast was
>> in Backfire
as 'Special Effects Coordinator'
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Portrait of Jack RowandJack Rowand
Jack Rowand was
>> in Backfire
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Eleanor SpencerEleanor Spencer
Eleanor Spencer was
>> in Backfire
as 'Extras Casting'
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Portrait of Andrew BrownAndrew Brown
Andrew Brown was
>> in Backfire
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Bob GrayBob Gray
Bob Gray was
>> in Backfire
as 'Production Manager'
Unknown Birthday –
Mon, Nov 16 2009
Portrait of John SprungmanJohn Sprungman
John Sprungman was
>> in Backfire
as 'Camera Trainee'
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Portrait of Rick BuckmasterRick Buckmaster
Rick Buckmaster was
>> in Backfire
as 'Genetator Operator'
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Portrait of Larry SuttonLarry Sutton
Larry Sutton was
>> in Backfire
as 'Sound Mixer'
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Portrait of Graham CrowellGraham Crowell
Graham Crowell was
>> in Backfire
as 'Boom Operator'
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Portrait of Mark PriorMark Prior
Mark Prior was
>> in Backfire
as 'Assistant Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Garry R. BrolleyGarry R. Brolley
Garry R. Brolley was
>> in Backfire
as 'Construction Coordinator'
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Portrait of Robert WeinbergerRobert Weinberger
Robert Weinberger was
>> in Backfire
as 'Unit Publicist'
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Portrait of Karen Ann StewartKaren Ann Stewart
Karen Ann Stewart was
>> in Backfire
as 'Production Coordinator'
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