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Movie · 1988 · 93 min

Backfire (1988)

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

4.8/10 · 16 votes
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Backfire is a 1988 movie (Thriller, Drama and Mystery). Backfire was directed by Gilbert Cates. Backfire runs 93 minutes. It has an average rating of 4.8/10 from 16 viewers. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Backfire in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

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Streaming services that carry Backfire, and the countries where you can watch it:

Amazon Prime Video 1 countries

Spain

Filmin 1 countries

Spain

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 1 countries

Spain

Plot

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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#vietnam veteran#murder#inheritance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Backfire?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for Backfire in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in Backfire?

The main cast of Backfire includes Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Jeff Fahey, Bernie Casey and Dean Paul Martin.

Who directed Backfire?

Backfire was directed by Gilbert Cates.

When was Backfire released?

Backfire was released on June 21, 1988.

How long is Backfire?

Backfire runs 93 minutes.

Is Backfire worth watching?

Backfire has an average rating of 4.8/10 from 16 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Backfire?

If you enjoyed Backfire, try Blind Fury, Triage, The Ritual Killer and The Engineer.

Is Backfire on Amazon Prime Video?

Not in United States right now. Backfire is on Amazon Prime Video in: Spain.

Is Backfire on Filmin?

Not in United States right now. Backfire is on Filmin in: Spain.

Is Backfire on Amazon Prime Video with Ads?

Not in United States right now. Backfire is on Amazon Prime Video with Ads in: Spain.

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