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Backfire

1989, Movie, R, 90 mins

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BACKFIRE deftly triumphs over its lackluster direction with a few clever plot twists here and there, but gets its greatest boost from Karen Allen in the role of a greedy, murderous wife. Everyone on St. James Island envies Donnie (Jeff Fahey) and his wife Mara (Allen). They're rich, young, and attractive. What most people don't know is that Vietnam vet Donnie is suffering from an extreme case of post-traumatic stress syndrome that manifests itself in a recurring nightmare. B... read more leave a comment
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A woman's scheme to drive her wealthy Vietnam vet husband to his grave backfires.
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Length: 01:36
Posted: 3/17/2008
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An all-woman fire department in New York is on the trail of a toilet bomber, honest. Hilarious spoof of the hit 'Backdraft' with an all-star cast.
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Length: 01:51
Posted: 3/17/2008
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Year: 1989
Rated R

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Cast
Karen Allen: Mara
Keith Carradine: Reed
Jeff Fahey: Donnie
Bernie Casey: Clint
Dean Paul Martin: Jake
Dinah Manoff: Jill

 

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