City on Fire
“What Happened to Them Could Happen to You... In Any City Anywhere!”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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City on Fire (1979) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-19
Top Cast
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Barry Newman
Dr. Frank Whitman
Susan Clark
Diana Brockhurst-Lautrec
Shelley Winters
Nurse Andrea Harper
Leslie Nielsen
Mayor William Dudley
James Franciscus
Jimbo
Ava Gardner
Maggie Grayson
Henry Fonda
Fire Chief Risley
Jonathan Welsh
Herman Stover
Hilary Farr
Mrs. Adams
Richard Donat
Captain Harrison Risley
Mavor Moore
John O'Brien
Donald Pilon
Dr. Matwick
Terry Haig
Terry James
Cec Linder
Councilman Paley
Ken James
Andrew
Jefferson Mappin
Beezer
Earl Pennington
Mr. Clark
Sonny Forbes
Tom
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alvin Rakoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Céline La Frenière, Jack Hill, David P. Lewis
- Original Score
- William McCauley, Matthew McCauley
- Original Title
- City on Fire
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Astral Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alvin Rakoff
Céline La Frenière, Jack Hill, David P. Lewis
William McCauley, Matthew McCauley
René Verzier
Jean-Pol Passet, Jacques Clairoux
Harold Greenberg, Sandy Howard, Claude Héroux
Department Leadership Roster
Céline La Frenière
Writer
Jack Hill
Writer
David P. Lewis
Writer
Alvin Rakoff
Director
William McCauley
Original Music Composer
René Verzier
Director of Photography
Matthew McCauley
Original Music Composer
Claude Héroux
Producer
William McCrow
Production Design
Yvon Duhaime
Costume Design
Grant Page
Stunt Coordinator
Jean-Pol Passet
Editor
Jacques Clairoux
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City on Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in City on Fire?
The principal cast of City on Fire includes Barry Newman, Susan Clark, Shelley Winters, Leslie Nielsen, James Franciscus.
When was City on Fire released and how long is it?
City on Fire was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for City on Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City on Fire was composed by William McCauley, Matthew McCauley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for City on Fire?
City on Fire holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).