Fires Were Started(1943)
Fires Were Started Synopsis
British film written and directed by Humphrey Jennings, filmed in documentary style showing the lives of firefighters through the Blitz in World War II.
Fires Were Started (1943) is a drama and war film directed by Humphrey Jennings, released on April 12, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Phillip Wilson-Dickson, George Gravett, Fred Griffiths and Johnny Houghton. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Humphrey Jennings
- Writers:
- Humphrey Jennings
- Producers:
- Ian Dalrymple
- Cinematographer:
- C.M. Pennington-Richards
- Composer:
- William Alwyn
- Production:
- Crown Film Unit
- Status:
- Released
Fires Were Started Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Phillip Wilson-Dickson
Phillip Wilson-Dickson
as Walters (uncredited)
- George Gravett
George Gravett
as Dykes (uncredited)
Fred Griffiths
as Johnny Daniels (uncredited)
- Johnny Houghton
Johnny Houghton
as S.H. Jackson (uncredited)
- Loris Rey
Loris Rey
as J. Rumbold (uncredited)
- William Sansom
William Sansom
as Fireman Playing the Piano (uncredited)
- T.P. Smith
T.P. Smith
- John Barker
John Barker
Key crew
Directed by Humphrey Jennings, written by Humphrey Jennings, produced by Ian Dalrymple.
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Fires Were Started Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 51 ratings.
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Fires Were Started – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fires Were Started online?
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Fires Were Started (1943) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fires Were Started?
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The main cast of Fires Were Started (1943) includes Phillip Wilson-Dickson, George Gravett, Fred Griffiths, Johnny Houghton and Loris Rey. The film was directed by Humphrey Jennings. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fires Were Started released?
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Fires Were Started was released on April 12, 1943 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Fires Were Started worth watching?
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Fires Were Started (1943) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.