Fire in the Night
Synopsis
A re-examination of the events that led to the Piper Alpha oil-drilling platform—at the time the largest and oldest in the North Sea oilfield—exploding on the night of 6 July 1988, killing 167 men. The documentary includes testimonies from rescuers and some of the 61 survivors, many of whom were forced to jump hundreds of feet into a flaming, oil-covered sea, and discovers what the physical and psychological legacy of the disaster has meant for those involved.
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FIRE IN THE NIGHT Official Trailer | In Cinemas June 21stOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-13
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Wonke
- Original Title
- Fire in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Berriff McGinty Films, STV Central
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Wonke
Mike Eley
Stephen Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Stephen Ellis
Editor
Anthony Wonke
Director
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What is Fire in the Night about?
A re-examination of the events that led to the Piper Alpha oil-drilling platform—at the time the largest and oldest in the North Sea oilfield—exploding on the night of 6 July 1988, killing 167 men. The documentary includes testimonies from rescuers and some of the 61 survivors, many of whom were forced to jump hundreds of feet into a flaming, oil-covered sea, and discovers what the physical and psychological legacy of the disaster has meant for those involved.
Who directed Fire in the Night?
Fire in the Night was directed by Anthony Wonke.
Who stars in Fire in the Night?
The principal cast of Fire in the Night includes Not specified.
When was Fire in the Night released and how long is it?
Fire in the Night was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.