City on Fire(1979)
What Happened to Them Could Happen to You... In Any City Anywhere!
City on Fire Synopsis
An ex-employee of a city oil refinery creates an explosion at the facility which starts a chain-reaction of fires that engulf the entire city.
City on Fire (1979) is a action film directed by Alvin Rakoff, released on July 11, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Barry Newman, Susan Clark, Shelley Winters and Leslie Nielsen. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Alvin Rakoff
- Writers:
- Jack Hill, David P. Lewis, Céline La Frenière
- Producers:
- Claude Héroux
- Cinematographer:
- René Verzier
- Composer:
- Matthew McCauley
- Production:
- Astral Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation
- Status:
- Released
City on Fire (1979) Trailer
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City on Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barry Newman
as Dr. Frank Whitman
Susan Clark
as Diana Brockhurst-Lautrec
Shelley Winters
as Nurse Andrea Harper
Leslie Nielsen
as Mayor William Dudley
James Franciscus
as Jimbo
Ava Gardner
as Maggie Grayson
Henry Fonda
as Fire Chief Risley
Jonathan Welsh
as Herman Stover
Hilary Farr
as Mrs. Adams
Richard Donat
as Captain Harrison Risley
- Mavor Moore
Mavor Moore
as John O'Brien
Donald Pilon
as Dr. Matwick
Key crew
Directed by Alvin Rakoff, written by Jack Hill, David P. Lewis and Céline La Frenière, produced by Claude Héroux.
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City on Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 41 ratings.
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City on Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in City on Fire?
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The main cast of City on Fire (1979) includes Barry Newman, Susan Clark, Shelley Winters, Leslie Nielsen and James Franciscus. The film was directed by Alvin Rakoff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City on Fire released?
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City on Fire was released on July 11, 1979 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is City on Fire worth watching?
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City on Fire (1979) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for City on Fire?
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