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Backfire!
Backfire!
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  2. Backfire!

Backfire!

1995
1h 30m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1995

Runtime

1h 30m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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1
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Storyline

"A Bonfire of the Insanities"

Just as Jeremy Jackson attempts to become the first male firewoman in New York, fires begin mysteriously erupting from toilets all over the City and Fire Marshal Marc Marshall is called in to investigate. From the start, Jeremy is heckled and sexually harassed by his tough as nails female cohorts including his instructor, the hard-boiled Lt. Shithouse. Jessica Luvintryst, Jeremy's old flame and the Mayor's very personal assistant, rekindles the fire in his eyes and between his thighs. Jeremy discovers trace jet fuel at the fire sites and soon becomes hot on the trail of The Most Evil Man and his diabolical scheme. In the tradition of Naked Gun, Backfire spoofs Backdraft.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Jan 20, 1995
Languages
English
Director
A. Dean Bell
Production
Second Alarm Film Partnership
Second Alarm Film Partnership
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

64 Cast Members

Kathy Ireland

Kathy Ireland

Jessica Luvintryst

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Marshal

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Most Evil Man (Not Really)

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

The Good Lieutenant

Josh Mosby

Jeremy

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

Sarah

J. Christian Ingvordsen

J. Christian Ingvordsen

Tom Tobias A.K.A. Ted Levis

Jeffrey Howard

Coroner / Genie Voice

Michele Miller

Katie

Marissa Copeland

Angela

Tracy Douglas

Tracy Douglas

Colleen

Laine Valentino

Herzoner the Mayor

Edie Falco

Edie Falco

Mom

Jody O'Neil

Dispatcher

John Weiner

ENG Cameraman

Michael Zeidman

Young Jeremy

Meredith Lane

Young Sarah

Kristen Johnston

Kristen Johnston

Kate

Eli Kabillio

Bubba

Susan Rollman

Susan Rollman

Very Patient Pregnant Person

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