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First there was Universal Pictures’ “Jaws” the movie, then Universal Studios Tours’ Jaws the ride.
June 24, 1992
Movies
The producers of “Backdraft” were out of town but eager to talk to the media on Tuesday, following the first-place opening of their film at the box office during the Memorial Day weekend.
May 29, 1991
“Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” and “Backdraft,” two of Hollywood’s most anticipated summer releases, have something else in common.
April 25, 1991
Travel & Experiences
It has been one of the most hyped events of the summer, and I don’t mean the Olympics or Ross Perot.
Aug. 3, 1992
Weekend Gross/ Screens/ Weeks in Movie (Studio) Total (millions) Average Release 1.
June 4, 1991
California
Where There’s Smoke: Moviegoers watching the film “Backdraft” in Milford, Conn., thought shouts of “Fire!”
Aug. 12, 1991
Critics may be divided about the merits of Ron Howard’s “Backdraft,” a new film about firefighters, but they’re pretty much unanimous in praising the film’s sizzling special effects.
Maybe they didn’t see the fire because of all the flames.
Sept. 25, 1992
Americans spent millions at the movies over the Memorial Day weekend, but ticket buying was widely fragmented among six major releases that debuted on Friday.
May 28, 1991
The Billboard magazine rental chart leader “Backdraft,” which glorifies Chicago firefighters, shows no signs of flaming out.
Dec. 12, 1991