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THReleased on this day in 1991: Backdraft 🎬
Real fire was used — no CGI.
The fire scenes were done practically, with controlled burns and real pyrotechnics.
The flames were choreographed like actors. Fire was treated as a “living character” by the filmmakers.
Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and others underwent training with the Chicago Fire Department to get the physicality and terminology right.
Brad Pitt auditioned for William Baldwin’s role.
Donald Sutherland’s character was inspired by a real arsonist.
His creepy portrayal of arsonist Ronald Bartel was loosely inspired by real-life firebugs and serial arsonists.
The film coined the term “backdraft” for the public.
Most people had never heard the term before — it’s when a fire explodes violently due to sudden oxygen exposure. The film made it infamous.
It was a massive box office hit and made over $150 million worldwide, on a $40 million budget.
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