On Fire
Synopsis
Joe is an arson investigator for the fire department. He has a loving and devoted wife and has two just as loving and devoted sons. Things couldn't be better for him until he learns that the department wants to retire him. He does so reluctantly. He then falls into a deep depression because, while most people look forward to retirement, he doesn't. So, his wife and children do their best to lift his spirits but all he does is push them away.
Top Cast
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John Forsythe
Joe Leary, Sr.
Carroll Baker
Maureen Leary
Michael Bowen
Joe Leary, Jr.
Alan Feinstein
Dominic La Roca
John Herzfeld
Nico
Gordon Jump
Chief John Heller
Brian McNamara
Ritchie Leary
Herb Mitchell
Stan
Woody Strode
Woody
Sandy Ward
Det. Boomer
Tony Burton
Mike Wintchell
Deborah Dalton
Clair
Jill Andre
Paula
John de Lancie
Bobby Holicker
Bill Erwin
Joe's Father
Madison Mason
Zale
Louisa Abernathy
Nurse
J.P. Bumstead
Chief Frazer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Greenwald
- Screenplay & Story
- John Herzfeld
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- On Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Robert Greenwald Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Greenwald
John Herzfeld
William Goldstein
Steven Shaw
Janet Bartels-Vandagriff, Robert Florio
John Forsythe, Robert Greenwald
Department Leadership Roster
Janet Bartels-Vandagriff
Editor
Robert Greenwald
Producer
John Herzfeld
Writer
Robert Greenwald
Director
Steven Shaw
Director of Photography
Robert Florio
Editor
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On Fire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On Fire about?
Joe is an arson investigator for the fire department. He has a loving and devoted wife and has two just as loving and devoted sons. Things couldn't be better for him until he learns that the department wants to retire him. He does so reluctantly. He then falls into a deep depression because, while most people look forward to retirement, he doesn't. So, his wife and children do their best to lift his spirits but all he does is push them away.
Who directed On Fire?
On Fire was directed by Robert Greenwald.
Who stars in On Fire?
The principal cast of On Fire includes John Forsythe, Carroll Baker, Michael Bowen, Alan Feinstein, John Herzfeld.
When was On Fire released and how long is it?
On Fire was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for On Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Fire was composed by William Goldstein.