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.
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Josh Mosby | ... |
Jeremy Jackson
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| Robert Mitchum | ... |
Marshal Marc Marshall
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Jessica Luvintryst
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Most Evil Man
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The Good Lieutenant
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Sarah Jackson
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| J. Christian Ingvordsen | ... |
Tom Tobias (Ted Levis)
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Jeffrey Howard | ... |
Coroner / Genie Voice
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Michele Miller | ... |
Katie
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Marissa Copeland | ... |
Angela
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Colleen
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Laine Valentino | ... |
Herzoner the Mayor
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| Edie Falco | ... |
Mom
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Jody O'Neil | ... |
Dispatcher
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ENG Cameraman
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Michael Zeidman | ... |
Young Jeremy
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Meredith Lane | ... |
Young Sarah
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Kate
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Eli Kabillio | ... |
Bubba
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Susan Rollman | ... |
Very Patient Pregnant Person
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C. Steven Duncker | ... |
Jessica's Study Aide
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Melinda Wade | ... |
Cop
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Tim Bernard | ... |
Yugo Salesman
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Glenn Santiago | ... |
Mime
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John F. Bernard | ... |
Ninja
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Mary Jane Bernard | ... |
Ninja
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| Tommy Chang | ... |
Ninja
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Frank Coulson | ... |
Ninja
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Melora Creager | ... |
Ninja
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Jude Driscoll | ... |
Ninja
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Steve Fulton | ... |
Ninja
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Rick Garonzik | ... |
Ninja
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Kevin Kelly | ... |
Ninja
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Clayton Lewis | ... |
Ninja
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Patrick McGarvey | ... |
Ninja
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Guy Muzio | ... |
Ninja
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Cindy Poster | ... |
Ninja / Party Animal
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John Routh | ... |
Ninja
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Marty Romanak | ... |
Ninja
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Stacey Bash | ... |
Party Animal
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Marina Behr | ... |
Party Animal
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Leigh Berardelli | ... |
Party Animal
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Bill Blumenhorst | ... |
Party Animal
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Bruce Bligh | ... |
Party Animal
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Kim Coulsion | ... |
Party Animal
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Kim Coulson | ... |
Party Animal
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Barbara Crystal | ... |
Party Animal
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Ellen DeRosset | ... |
Party Animal
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Donald J. Devine | ... |
Party Animal
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Nanette Dwoskin | ... |
Party Animal
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Susan Fertel | ... |
Party Animal
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Thorne Gregory | ... |
Party Animal
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| Paula Goldberg | ... |
Party Animal
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Pricilla Halverson | ... |
Party Animal
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Andrew Joakim | ... |
Party Animal
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Richard Joyce | ... |
Party Animal
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John Knapp | ... |
Party Animal
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Matt Long | ... |
Party Animal
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Joe Macaione | ... |
Party Animal
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Barbara Norden | ... |
Party Animal
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Cindy Rago | ... |
Party Animal
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Cynthia Rago | ... |
Party Animal
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Emmet Ryan | ... |
Party Animal
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Andrei Saunders | ... |
Party Animal
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Alastair Tedford | ... |
Party Animal
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Elizabeth Vitae | ... |
Party Animal
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Justin Rubin | ... |
Cop 1 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| A. Dean Bell | ||
Written by
| A. Dean Bell | ... | (story) & |
| J. Christian Ingvordsen | ... | (story) |
| A. Dean Bell | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Marc L. Bailin | ... | executive producer |
| C. Steven Duncker | ... | executive producer |
| J. Christian Ingvordsen | ... | producer |
| John Weiner | ... | associate producer |
| Gary L. Zwerling | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jeffrey Schmitt | ||
Cinematography by
| Richard Connors | ||
Editing by
| Jim Fleming | ||
| Gary Sharfin | ||
Editorial Department
| Suzanne Crowe | ... | assistant editor |
| Aaron Denenberg | ... | negative cutter |
| Penelope Elliott | ... | dailies syncing |
| Elliott Gamson | ... | post production consultant |
| Vinny Gello | ... | dailies video colorist |
| Dena Seidel | ... | dailies syncing |
| Michael Yetter | ... | negative cutter |
| Janice E. Young | ... | assistant editor |
| Barry Zuckerman | ... | dailies syncing |
Casting By
| Brett Goldstein | ||
Production Design by
| Debbie DeVilla | ||
Art Direction by
| Charles Kulsziski | ||
Set Decoration by
| Mimi Kenig | ||
Costume Design by
| Siobhan Phinney | ||
Makeup Department
| Rob Benevides | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Marie Del Prete | ... | effects makeup / key makeup artist / makeup department head |
| Jocelyn Miner | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Tim Bernard | ... | production manager |
| Eli Kabillio | ... | unit manager |
| Roben Torosyan | ... | assistant unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Altieri | ... | third second assistant director #1 |
| J. Christian Ingvordsen | ... | second unit director (as Christian Ingvordsen) |
| Jody O'Neil | ... | first assistant director |
| Neil Riha | ... | second second assistant director |
| Craig Teper | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Jennifer York | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Chris DesMarais | ... | assistant art director |
| Lisa Di Liberto | ... | graphic designer |
| Drew Dominick | ... | lead carpenter |
| David Gilmore | ... | lead painter |
| Joan Leigh Herder | ... | key scenic |
| Mert Kerimoglu | ... | set dresser |
| Richard Posch | ... | model builder |
| Todd Seidman | ... | property master |
| Greg Smith | ... | rigger |
| B.V. Strunkley | ... | rigger |
| Tim Sullivan | ... | standby carpenter |
| Joe Yung | ... | rigger |
| Nick Zayetz | ... | rigger |
Sound Department
| Grant Benedis | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Neil Cedar | ... | foley mixer |
| Philippe Desloovere | ... | sound effects (as Phillipe Desloovre) |
| Allan Gus | ... | stereo consultant |
| David Jaunai | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tim McCarthy | ... | adr supervisor / dialogue editor |
| Ray Palagy | ... | sound effects editor |
| Brian Pratt | ... | sound mixer |
| Rick Wessler | ... | foley artist |
| Jess Yawitz | ... | boom |
Special Effects by
| Wilfred Caban | ... | effects: rigging (as Willfred Caban) / explosions (as Willfred Caban) |
| J. Christian Ingvordsen | ... | special effects supervisor (as Christian Ingvordsen) |
Visual Effects by
| Moses Weitzman | ... | optical effects |
Stunts
| J. Christian Ingvordsen | ... | stunt coordinator (as Christian Ingvordsen) |
| Arthur Jolly | ... | stunts |
| Tim McNierney | ... | stunts |
| Norm Stevens | ... | stunts |
| John Weiner | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Anderson | ... | electrician |
| Kelly Beaton | ... | best boy |
| Geb Byers | ... | camera operator (as Jeb Byers) |
| Meredith Collins | ... | first assistant camera |
| Nicole Corre | ... | grip |
| Hilary Cousins | ... | grip (as Hillary Cousins) |
| Don Davis | ... | generator operator |
| John Dorosh | ... | second assistant camera |
| Edwin M. Figueroa | ... | key grip (as Edwin Figueroa) |
| Raphy Frank | ... | dolly grip |
| Steven C. Gladstone | ... | camera operator (as Steve Gladstone) |
| Gary Hokanson | ... | electrician |
| Matthew M. Howe | ... | camera operator (as Matt Howe) |
| Iggy Ingoglia | ... | grip |
| J. Christian Ingvordsen | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Christian Ingvordsen) |
| Robert Lau | ... | first assistant camera |
| Sean McCardell | ... | electrician |
| Wade Meyer | ... | still photographer |
| Lucie Mitchell | ... | best girl |
| Mark Schmidt | ... | camera operator |
| Al Sinsheimer | ... | clapper loader |
| Erica Soehngen | ... | electrician |
| Kenneth Tanzer | ... | electrician |
| David Vee | ... | gaffer |
| Derek Wiesehahn | ... | camera operator: first unit (as Derek Weisehahn) |
Animation Department
| Pierre Fontaine | ... | animator: fire genie animation |
Casting Department
| Wendy Corn | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kady Davis | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Michael Capiraso | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jeffrey Corcoran | ... | music engineer |
| Steve Forney | ... | music engineer |
| Jeff Gilhart | ... | music engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Danna Liebert | ... | script supervisor |
| Julie Oppenheimer | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bruno Derlin | ... | transportation captain |
| Richard Quebral | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Paul Borghese | ... | talent coordinator |
| Bill Cook | ... | production assistant |
| Keith Cooper | ... | production assistant |
| Carolyn Di Liberto | ... | greensman |
| Nancy Gearhart | ... | travel consultant |
| Rich Joyce | ... | production executive |
| Fecundo Montenegro | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
| Page Ostrow | ... | distribution representative |
| Junior Ramos | ... | production assistant |
| Susan Rollman | ... | caterer |
| Katherine Romanak | ... | unit publicist |
| Michael Romeo | ... | production auditor |
| Gwen Sbordone | ... | production assistant |
| Leonard Shiller | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Fred Steck | ... | production assistant |
| Christine Thomson | ... | key production assistant |
| Mike Troy | ... | production assistant |
| Jennfer Walker | ... | production office coordinator |
| Rick Washburn | ... | armorer |
| Laura Whittacker | ... | chief of security |
| Cara Zwerling | ... | special assistant: Mr Savalas |
Thanks
| Louis Imperato | ... | thanks: Passaic, N.J. Fire Department (as Chief Louis Imperato) |
| Thomas Lynch | ... | thanks: Bayonne, N.J. Fire Department (as Chief Thomas Lynch) |
| Ernie Rodrigues | ... | thanks: Passaic N.J. Auxiliary Fire Department |
| Telly Savalas | ... | in memory of |
| Marge Semler | ... | thanks: The City of Passaic, N.J. (as Mayor Marge Semler) |
| Nick Zayetz | ... | thanks: chief of training, Passaic N.J. Fire Department |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Trident Releasing (1995) (United States) (theatrical)
- A-Pix Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- ASCII Entertainment (1997) (Japan) (VHS)
- Alliance Home Video (1995) (Canada) (video)
- Avenue One (2007) (Australia) (DVD)
- Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment (1993) (United States)
- Trinity Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Vision (1995) (Poland) (VHS)
- Vídeo Ban (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Amkus Rescue Systems (thanks)
- Anheuser Busch (special thanks)
- Anheuser Busch (thanks)
- Barbara's Bakery (thanks)
- Bayonne, N.J. Fire Department (special thanks)
- Billy Martins (thanks)
- Boston Popcorn Company (thanks)
- Cairns & Brother (thanks)
- Eastern Optical EFX (title design)
- Fat Witch Bakery (thanks)
- H & H Bagels (thanks)
- Harry's Premium Snacks (thanks)
- Immaculate Matching (supplier: video film match-back by)
- Mistic Soft Drinks (thanks)
- Mountain Brook Chalet (catering)
- Mountain Valley Spring Water (thanks)
- New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (special thanks)
- Ostrow & Company (producer's representative)
- Passaic, N.J. Auxiliary Fire Department (special thanks)
- Passaic, N.J. Fire Department (special thanks)
- Sync Sound (sound post-production)
- The City of Jersey City (special thanks)
- The City of Passaic (special thanks)
- The Town of Bovina, N.Y. (special thanks)
- The United States National Archives (special thanks)
- Weapons Specialists (weapons)
- White Rock Distillery (thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Telly Savalas's final film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Absolute Aggression (1996). See more » |
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