Fireback (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1983, Fireback is an action film directed by Teddy Chiu, running about 90 minutes. “They thought he was dead - they thought they were safe. They were wrong... dead wrong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Kaplan is a US Army Soldier and Weapons Expert liberated by a "rescue team", he returns home to the United States only to find out that his wife Diane has been captured by infatuated gangster Duffy Collins. Kaplan embarks on a mission to find his wife, running into characters like Digger, Man With The Golden Hand, and the treacherous femme fatale Eve. He is a man on a mission.
Who’s in it. Fireback stars Richard Harrison as Jack Kaplan, Bruce Baron as Duffy Collins, Gwendolyn Hung as Eve and Ann Milhench as Diane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Fireback has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fireback page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fireback tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fireback (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fireback change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fireback worth watching?
- Fireback holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fireback?
- Fireback stars Richard Harrison, Bruce Baron, Gwendolyn Hung, Ann Milhench and Jim Gaines.
- When was Fireback released?
- Fireback was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.