Spectacular pyrotechnics highlight this story of two quarreling brothers (played by KURT RUSSEL and WILLIAM BALDWIN) in the Chicago Fire Department.

A talented group of medical students are on a dangerous journey to the other side of death... and back. Starring KIEFER SUTHERLAND, JULIA ROBERTS, KEVIN BACON, WILLIAM BALDWIN, OLIVER PLATT

THE COOLER stars William H. Macy in perhaps his finest "lovable loser" role, Maria Bello (AUTO FOCUS) in a breakout performance as a struggling cocktail waitress and Alec Baldwin, who hasn't been this vicious (or quotable) in years.

THE COOLER stars William H. Macy in perhaps his finest "lovable loser" role, Maria Bello (AUTO FOCUS) in a breakout performance as a struggling cocktail waitress and Alec Baldwin, who hasn't been this vicious (or quotable) in years.

Ron Howard directs an all-star cast in this exciting action-thriller that shows you the mystery, drama and devastation of fire as you've never seen it before! Kurt Russell and William Baldwin star as two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these explosive crimes. Scott Glenn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rebecca DeMornay, Donald Sutherland and Robert DeNiro also star in this acclaimed suspense story filled with some of the most awe-inspiring fire sequences ever filmed.

If there was a Reform Party candidate that he agreed with, William Baldwin might support them.

Anna Dimond interviews Dirty Sexy Money's William Baldwin on the red carpet.

William Baldwin discuses acting, law school and growing up with tough guys.

The sons of a Chicago fireman who gave his life in the performance of his duties, firefighting brothers Kurt Russell and William Baldwin carry their lifelong sibling rivalry into their work. Russell is convinced that Baldwin hasn't got what it takes to remain in the fire department. Baldwin is transferred to a safe assignment, assisting arson investigator Robert DeNiro, who is trying to make sense of a series of fires involving an oxygen-induced ball of fire called a backdraft. The investigation reveals a link between corrupt alderman J. T. Walsh and imprisoned pyromaniac Donald Sutherland. The trail of evidence leads Baldwin to suspect that his brother Russell, a much-decorated hero, may be the inside man setting up the arsons. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide.

Acura presents The Cooler, starring William H. Macy, Maria Bello and Alec Baldwin.