Movie

Backfire

“Before the night is over... someone will be rich, someone will be dead, someone will be avenged.”

★ 4.7(15)19881h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Gilbert Cates
Release date: 1988-06-21
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: ITC Entertainment

Backfire — trailer

About Backfire

Backfire is a 1988 movie in the Thriller, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Gilbert Cates, starring Karen Allen, Keith Carradine and Jeff Fahey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.7/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Backfire in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

vietnam veteranmurderinheritance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Backfire in South Africa?+

Backfire is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Backfire on Netflix?+

Backfire is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Backfire?+

Backfire has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Backfire?+

Backfire stars Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Jeff Fahey, Bernie Casey and Dean Paul Martin.

When did Backfire come out?+

Backfire is a 1988 movie directed by Gilbert Cates.

What genre is Backfire?+

Backfire is Thriller, Drama and Mystery film.

Who directed Backfire?+

Backfire was directed by Gilbert Cates.