Swamp Fire
“WILD SAVAGE LAW... Tough Flaming Adventure!!”
Synopsis
Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller battle it out in Cajun country! Johnny, a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi, is seduced away from his fiance (Carol Thurston) by a rich outsider (Virginia Grey) who's nursed him back to health after a serious accident. She owns a large piece of the swamp and has outlawed hunting on her property. His rival Mike (Crabbe) is a trapper who harbors deep resentment for Johnny and his new wealthy friends. When he feels Johnny is responsible for the hunting ban, he resorts to destructive acts of vengeance.
Top Cast
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Johnny Weissmüller
Johnny Duval
Virginia Grey
Janet Hilton
Buster Crabbe
Mike Kalavich
Carol Thurston
Toni Rousseau
Pedro de Cordoba
Tim Rousseau
Marcelle Corday
Grandmere Rousseau
William Edmunds
Emile Ledoux
Edwin Maxwell
Capt. Pierre Moise
Pierre Watkin
P.T. Hilton
Charles Gordon
Capt. Hal Peyton
Frank Fenton
Capt. Pete Dailey
Libby Taylor
Hilton's Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William H. Pine
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Mainwaring
- Original Score
- Rudy Schrager
- Original Title
- Swamp Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William H. Pine
Daniel Mainwaring
Rudy Schrager
Fred Jackman Jr.
Henry Adams
William C. Thomas, William H. Pine
Department Leadership Roster
William H. Pine
Director
Daniel Mainwaring
Screenplay
Rudy Schrager
Original Music Composer
William C. Thomas
Producer
Henry Adams
Editor
William H. Pine
Producer
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swamp Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swamp Fire about?
Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller battle it out in Cajun country! Johnny, a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi, is seduced away from his fiance (Carol Thurston) by a rich outsider (Virginia Grey) who's nursed him back to health after a serious accident. She owns a large piece of the swamp and has outlawed hunting on her property. His rival Mike (Crabbe) is a trapper who harbors deep resentment for Johnny and his new wealthy friends. When he feels Johnny is responsible for the hunting ban, he resorts to destructive acts of vengeance.
Who directed Swamp Fire?
Swamp Fire was directed by William H. Pine.
Who stars in Swamp Fire?
The principal cast of Swamp Fire includes Johnny Weissmüller, Virginia Grey, Buster Crabbe, Carol Thurston, Pedro de Cordoba.
When was Swamp Fire released and how long is it?
Swamp Fire was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Swamp Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swamp Fire was composed by Rudy Schrager.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swamp Fire?
Swamp Fire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).