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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Gregory Widen (written by)
Release Date:
24 May 1991 (USA)
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Tagline:
One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage. more
Plot:
Two Chicago firefighter brothers who don't get along have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
Another 1 win
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3 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(13 articles)
What if William Baldwin Never Left 'Thelma & Louise'?
(From Cinematical. 28 September 2009, 2:15 PM, PDT)
Ron Howard Talks ‘The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft’
(From Screen Rant. 25 September 2009, 12:37 PM, PDT)
(From Cinematical. 28 September 2009, 2:15 PM, PDT)
Ron Howard Talks ‘The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft’
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Enjoyable Contemporary Cowboy Classic
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Kurt Russell | ... | Stephen 'Bull' McCaffrey / Dennis McCaffrey |
 | William Baldwin | ... | Brian McCaffrey |
 | Robert De Niro | ... | Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale |
 | Donald Sutherland | ... | Ronald Bartel |
 | Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... | Jennifer Vaitkus |
 | Scott Glenn | ... | John 'Axe' Adcox |
 | Rebecca De Mornay | ... | Helen McCaffrey |
 | Jason Gedrick | ... | Tim Krizminski |
 | J.T. Walsh | ... | Alderman Marty Swayzak |
 | Anthony Mockus Sr. | ... | Chief John Fitzgerald (as Tony Mockus Sr.) |
| Cedric Young | ... | Grindle |
| Juan Ramírez | ... | Ray Santos |
| Kevin Casey | ... | Nightingale |
 | Jack McGee | ... | Schmidt |
| Mark Wheeler | ... | Pengelly |
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MPAA:
Rated R for language and a scene of sensuality.
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Runtime:
132 min | Canada:137 min (Ontario)
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Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby (35 mm prints) |
70 mm 6-Track (QSound) (70 mm prints)
Certification:
Portugal:M/12 |
South Korea:15 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-14 |
France:U |
Germany:16 (w) |
Iceland:14 (original rating) |
Iceland:16 (video rating) |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:11 |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
Canada:14A
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Kurt Russell, Scott Glenn, and William Baldwin did a lot of their own stunts, and the Stunt Coordinator Walter Scott was so impressed by their performances, that he credited them as stunt performers in the credits.
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Goofs:
Continuity: When the ladder is crashing, it slides on the driver's side and then winds up crashing onto the Captain's side of the vehicle.
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Quotes:
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale:
Let's go.
Firefighter Brian McCaffrey: Where we going?
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: Pest control.
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Firefighter Brian McCaffrey: Where we going?
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: Pest control.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Best! Movies! Ever!: Rescues (#1.15)" (2007)
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Soundtrack:
Sunshine Of Your Love
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This work features some great, entertaining and witty banter by Kurt Russell, the hot dog firefighter, willing to risk it all for the people of his city. Okay, maybe that was a little overstated, but it's still accurate.
I like this movie at least as well as the first couple of Lethal Weapon movies. When there's action, it's awesome; when there's witty repartee, it's witty; and when there's drama, it's dramatic. The performances here are top notch, and the plot is intriguing, holding your attention throughout.
Hats off to the Cowboys! Ron Howard's direction is inspired, the effects are awesome, and the performances are legendary.
I was nothing, if not entertained.
It rates an 8.8/10 from...
the Fiend :.