Backfire (1988) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1988 · 93 mins · English

Directed by

Gilbert Cates

Starring

Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Tom McBeath, Jeff Fahey, Bernie Casey, Virginia Capers

Before night ends, fortunes shift, a death occurs, and a vengeance is sought. Mara McAndrew’s marriage to Vietnam‑veteran Donnie is crumbling; his war flashbacks leave him emotionally distant. Seeking both freedom and his money, Mara befriends mysterious bar patron Reed, hoping he can help. Meanwhile, Donnie’s sister Jill grows suspicious of Mara’s plans.