City on Fire
"What Happened to Them Could Happen to You... In Any City Anywhere!"
Originally released in 1979. City on Fire is a action film. directed by Alvin Rakoff.
Starring Barry Newman, Susan Clark, and Shelley Winters
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (39 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Astral Films
- Canadian Film Development Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City on Fire about?
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.
Who directed City on Fire?
City on Fire was directed by Alvin Rakoff.
How long is City on Fire?
City on Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was City on Fire released?
City on Fire was released on July 11, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in City on Fire?
The main cast of City on Fire includes Barry Newman, Susan Clark, Shelley Winters, Leslie Nielsen, James Franciscus.