They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet
Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970s and '80s. Fire In Babylon is the breathtaking story of how the West Indies triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history. In a turbulent era of apartheid in South Africa, race riots in England and civil unrest in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, struck a defiant blow at the forces of white prejudice worldwide. Their undisputed skill, combined with a fearless spirit, allowed them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, replaying it on their own terms. This is their story, told in their own words.
Fire in Babylon (2011) is a documentary film directed by Stevan Riley, released on May 20, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Colin Croft and Jeffery Dujon. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
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Clive Lloyd
as Self
Viv Richards
as Self
Colin Croft
as Self
Jeffery Dujon
as Self
Joel Garner
as Self
Lance Gibbs
as Self
Bunny Wailer
as Self
Directed by Stevan Riley, written by Stevan Riley.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 20 ratings.
Set against a backdrop of colonial history and superiority, this is a cracking documentary that depicts the rise and sustained success of the West Indies cricket team that started in the 1970s and prevailed for over a decade. Using some remarkably good quality, and well researched, archive footage accompanied by some interesting quotes from many of the (now knighted) team members, Stevan Riley brings to life a…
Reviewed on May 27, 2023
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The main cast of Fire in Babylon (2011) includes Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Colin Croft, Jeffery Dujon and Joel Garner. The film was directed by Stevan Riley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Fire in Babylon was released on May 20, 2011 and runs for 1h 23m.
Fire in Babylon (2011) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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