Backfire (1988)
Backfire is a 1988 thriller movie directed by Gilbert Cates, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Karen Allen, Keith Carradine and Jeff Fahey.
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.
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What is Backfire about?
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.
When was Backfire released?
Backfire was released on 21 June 1988.
How long is Backfire?
Backfire runs 1h 33m.
Who made Backfire?
Backfire was directed by Gilbert Cates.
Cast
- Karen Allen as Mara McAndrew
- Keith Carradine as Reed
- Jeff Fahey as Donnie McAndrew
- Bernie Casey as Clinton James
- Dean Paul Martin as Jake
- Virginia Capers as Maxine
- Philip Sterling as Dr. Creason
- Dinah Manoff as Jill
- Frances Flanagan as Claire
- Antony Holland as Judge Hardin
- Dwight Koss as Deputy 'Buzz'
- Gordon McIntosh as Big George