Fires Within
“Three people... Two passions... One choice...”
Synopsis
A Cuban emigre, living in Miami and involved in an affair with the American seaman who rescued her and her daughter years earlier, must face her husband after he is unexpectedly released from a Cuban prison.
Top Cast
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Jimmy Smits
Nestor
Greta Scacchi
Isabel
Vincent D'Onofrio
Sam
Luis Ávalos
Victor Hernandez
Bertila Damas
Estella Sanchez
Raúl Dávila
Reuben (as Raul Davila)
Ruben Rabasa
Sergio
Earl Hindman
Sergeant
Daniel Fern
Jorge
Kevin Duffis
Jaime
Victor Rivers
Angel
Lázaro Pérez
Raul
Angelina Estrada
Olga Rodriguez
Maria Vidal
Michele
Daniel Ades
Felix
Oswaldo Calvo
Francisco
Michael McCleery
Deckhand
Peppin Valera
Leon Cotto
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillian Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- Cynthia Cidre
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Fires Within
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillian Armstrong
Cynthia Cidre
Maurice Jarre
David Gribble
Lauren Lloyd, Jim Bloom, Wallis Nicita
Department Leadership Roster
Gillian Armstrong
Director
Lauren Lloyd
Producer
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
Cynthia Cidre
Writer
Wallis Nicita
Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
David Gribble
Director of Photography
Gregory J. Barnett
Stunt Coordinator
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 Fires Within
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fires Within about?
A Cuban emigre, living in Miami and involved in an affair with the American seaman who rescued her and her daughter years earlier, must face her husband after he is unexpectedly released from a Cuban prison.
Who directed Fires Within?
Fires Within was directed by Gillian Armstrong.
Who stars in Fires Within?
The principal cast of Fires Within includes Jimmy Smits, Greta Scacchi, Vincent D'Onofrio, Luis Ávalos, Bertila Damas.
When was Fires Within released and how long is it?
Fires Within was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Fires Within?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fires Within was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fires Within?
Fires Within holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).