Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Backfire was released on June 21, 1988.
The runtime of Backfire is 1h 33m.
Backfire is a Thriller, Drama, Mystery movie.
Backfire has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Backfire is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Backfire was directed by Gilbert Cates.
The main cast of Backfire includes Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Jeff Fahey.
Backfire is originally in English.