Swamp Fire
"WILD SAVAGE LAW... Tough Flaming Adventure!!"
Originally released in 1946. Swamp Fire is a drama/adventure film. directed by William H. Pine. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Weissmüller, Virginia Grey, and Buster Crabbe
Synopsis
Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller battle it out in Cajun country! Johnny, a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi, is seduced away from his fiance (Carol Thurston) by a rich outsider (Virginia Grey) who's nursed him back to health after a serious accident. She owns a large piece of the swamp and has outlawed hunting on her property. His rival Mike (Crabbe) is a trapper who harbors deep resentment for Johnny and his new wealthy friends. When he feels Johnny is responsible for the hunting ban, he resorts to destructive acts of vengeance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Weissmüller
as Johnny Duval
Virginia Grey
as Janet Hilton
Buster Crabbe
as Mike Kalavich
Carol Thurston
as Toni Rousseau
Pedro de Cordoba
as Tim Rousseau
Marcelle Corday
as Grandmere Rousseau
William Edmunds
as Emile Ledoux
Edwin Maxwell
as Capt. Pierre Moise
Pierre Watkin
as P.T. Hilton
Charles Gordon
as Capt. Hal Peyton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pine-Thomas Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swamp Fire about?
Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller battle it out in Cajun country! Johnny, a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi, is seduced away from his fiance (Carol Thurston) by a rich outsider (Virginia Grey...
Who directed Swamp Fire?
Swamp Fire was directed by William H. Pine.
How long is Swamp Fire?
Swamp Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Swamp Fire released?
Swamp Fire was released on September 6, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swamp Fire?
The main cast of Swamp Fire includes Johnny Weissmüller, Virginia Grey, Buster Crabbe, Carol Thurston, Pedro de Cordoba.