The Flaming Urge
Synopsis
A pyromaniac tries to fight his obsession with fire. This movie uses the pyromaniac urge as an extraordinarily transparent metaphor for homosexuality.
Top Cast
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Harold Lloyd Jr.
Tom Smith
Cathy Downs
Charlotte Cruickshank
Byron Foulger
A. Horace Pender
Jonathan Hale
Mr. Chalmers
Florence Lake
Mrs. Binger
Bob Hughes
Frank
Herbert Rawlinson
Herb - Fire Chief
Pierre Watkin
Albert Cruickshank
Johnny Duncan
Ralph Jarvis
Barbara Wooddell
Mrs. Cruickshank
Larry Barton
Used-Car Salesman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Ericson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Pierson, Harold Ericson
- Original Title
- The Flaming Urge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- A.W. Hackel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Ericson
Ray Pierson, Harold Ericson
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Ericson
Director
Harold Ericson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flaming Urge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flaming Urge about?
A pyromaniac tries to fight his obsession with fire. This movie uses the pyromaniac urge as an extraordinarily transparent metaphor for homosexuality.
Who directed The Flaming Urge?
The Flaming Urge was directed by Harold Ericson.
Who stars in The Flaming Urge?
The principal cast of The Flaming Urge includes Harold Lloyd Jr., Cathy Downs, Byron Foulger, Jonathan Hale, Florence Lake.
When was The Flaming Urge released and how long is it?
The Flaming Urge was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flaming Urge?
The Flaming Urge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).