Review of Backdraft (1991) by Manny C — 31 Aug 2008

Explosions, fire and Kurt Russell. Grrrrreeat.

This review of Backdraft (1991) was written by Manny C on 31 Aug 2008.

Backdraft has generally received positive reviews.

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