Fire in the Night
Originally released in 2013. Fire in the Night is a documentary film. directed by Anthony Wonke.
Synopsis
A re-examination of the events that led to the Piper Alpha oil-drilling platform—at the time the largest and oldest in the North Sea oilfield—exploding on the night of 6 July 1988, killing 167 men. The documentary includes testimonies from rescuers and some of the 61 survivors, many of whom were forced to jump hundreds of feet into a flaming, oil-covered sea, and discovers what the physical and psychological legacy of the disaster has meant for those involved.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 19, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Berriff McGinty Films
- Scottish Television (STV)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire in the Night about?
A re-examination of the events that led to the Piper Alpha oil-drilling platform—at the time the largest and oldest in the North Sea oilfield—exploding on the night of 6 July 1988, killing 167 ...
Who directed Fire in the Night?
Fire in the Night was directed by Anthony Wonke.
How long is Fire in the Night?
Fire in the Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Fire in the Night released?
Fire in the Night was released on June 19, 2013 in theaters.