Fire with Fire(1986)
Two lovers. One chance. No time.
Fire with Fire Synopsis
A tough, street-smart kid serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful, innocent girl studying at a nearby convent. When forbidden love blossoms between them, they must fight the prison authorities, their parents and the law.
Fire with Fire (1986) is a drama and romance film directed by Duncan Gibbins, released on May 9, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Craig Sheffer, Virginia Madsen, Jon Polito and J.J. Cohen. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Duncan Gibbins
- Writers:
- Bill Phillips, Warren Skaaren, Paul Boorstin
- Producers:
- Gary Nardino
- Cinematographer:
- Hiro Narita
- Composer:
- Howard Shore
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $4,636,869
- Status:
- Released
Fire with Fire (1986) Trailer
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Fire with Fire Videos & Clips
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Fire with Fire - Trailer
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Fire with Fire 1986 TV trailer
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Fire with Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Craig Sheffer
as Joe Fisk
Virginia Madsen
as Lisa Taylor
Jon Polito
as Boss Duchard
J.J. Cohen
as Mapmaker (as Jeffrey Jay Cohen)
Kate Reid
as Sister Victoria
Jean Smart
as Sister Maria
Kari Wührer
as Gloria
D. B. Sweeney
as Baxter
Ann Savage
as Sister Harriet
William G. Schilling
as Watley
David Harris
as Ben
Tim Russ
as Jerry
Key crew
Directed by Duncan Gibbins, written by Bill Phillips, Warren Skaaren and Paul Boorstin, produced by Gary Nardino.
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Fire with Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 61 ratings.
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Fire with Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fire with Fire online?
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Fire with Fire (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fire with Fire?
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The main cast of Fire with Fire (1986) includes Craig Sheffer, Virginia Madsen, Jon Polito, J.J. Cohen and Kate Reid. The film was directed by Duncan Gibbins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fire with Fire released?
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Fire with Fire was released on May 9, 1986 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Fire with Fire worth watching?
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Fire with Fire (1986) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fire with Fire?
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Yes. The official Fire with Fire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.