A Fire in the Sky(1978)
The countdown to annihilation has begun... And nothing on earth can stop it!
A Fire in the Sky Synopsis
Astronomers discover a comet that they believe will crash into Phoenix, Arizona. They attempt to warn officials, but without 100% certainty, the governor of Arizona is reticent to cause a panic. Even after a television news reporter discovers the truth and threatens to go live with it, the response is understated enough to doom some residents of Phoenix to certain death.
A Fire in the Sky (1978) is a drama, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Jerry Jameson, released on November 26, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Richard Crenna, Elizabeth Ashley, David Dukes and Joanna Miles. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Jameson
- Writers:
- Paul Gallico, Michael Blankfort, Dennis Nemec
- Producers:
- Hugh Benson
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Composer:
- Paul Chihara
- Production:
- Bill Driskill Productions, Columbia Pictures Television, NBC
- Status:
- Released
A Fire in the Sky (1978) Trailer
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A Fire in the Sky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Crenna
as Jason Voight
Elizabeth Ashley
as Sharon Allan
David Dukes
as David Allan
Joanna Miles
as Jennifer Dreiser
Lloyd Bochner
as Paul Gilliam
Merlin Olsen
as Stan Webster
Andrew Duggan
as The President
Maggie Wellman
as Carol
Nicolas Coster
as The Governor
- Marj Dusay
Marj Dusay
as Ellen Gilliam
John Larch
as Johnson
Kip Niven
as Mac
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Jameson, written by Paul Gallico, Michael Blankfort and Dennis Nemec, produced by Hugh Benson.
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A Fire in the Sky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 15 ratings.
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A Fire in the Sky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Fire in the Sky online?
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A Fire in the Sky (1978) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Fire in the Sky?
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The main cast of A Fire in the Sky (1978) includes Richard Crenna, Elizabeth Ashley, David Dukes, Joanna Miles and Lloyd Bochner. The film was directed by Jerry Jameson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Fire in the Sky released?
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A Fire in the Sky was released on November 26, 1978 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is A Fire in the Sky worth watching?
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A Fire in the Sky (1978) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Fire in the Sky?
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Yes. The official A Fire in the Sky trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.