Ordeal by Fire
Synopsis
The biggest wildfire in North American history is brought to life, revealing what it means to us today, when the people of America are still figuring out how their federal government should manage and protect federal lands. It also explores how 21st century frontier technologies and people are coping with each other and with the ancient cycles of fire in a harsh yet beautiful land.
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Sellars
Françoise de Gaillemarde
Robert Eddison
King Charles VII
Patrick Troughton
La Hire
Peter Wyngarde
Jerome Taillard
Beatrice Campbell
Martine
Reginald Barratt
Garvais
Brenda Bennett
Jacquotte
John McCarthy
Ronald Radd
Robechon
André van Gyseghem
Marquis de Saint-Avare
Michael Hawkins
Mirecourt
Julian Sherrier
Buquet
Allan McClelland
Boissacq
John Longden
De La Fayette
Christopher Rhodes
La Coulterie
Graham Leaman
Chamberlain
Jessica Cairns
Agnes Sorel
William Fox
Maître Jean Lombard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Cartier
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Closson
- Original Title
- Ordeal by Fire
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Cartier
Herman Closson
Rudolph Cartier
Department Leadership Roster
Herman Closson
Writer
Rudolph Cartier
Director
Rudolph Cartier
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ordeal by Fire
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What is Ordeal by Fire about?
The biggest wildfire in North American history is brought to life, revealing what it means to us today, when the people of America are still figuring out how their federal government should manage and protect federal lands. It also explores how 21st century frontier technologies and people are coping with each other and with the ancient cycles of fire in a harsh yet beautiful land.
Who directed Ordeal by Fire?
Ordeal by Fire was directed by Rudolph Cartier.
Who stars in Ordeal by Fire?
The principal cast of Ordeal by Fire includes Elizabeth Sellars, Robert Eddison, Patrick Troughton, Peter Wyngarde, Beatrice Campbell.
When was Ordeal by Fire released and how long is it?
Ordeal by Fire was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ordeal by Fire?
Ordeal by Fire holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).