Prairie Fire
Synopsis
The first segment of what would eventually be the Prairie Trilogy, about veteran North Dakota poet and socialist organizer Henry Martinson, who fought against economic exploitation. Martinson recounts the 1916 birth of the Socialist Nonpartisan League, his narrative accompanied by images shot by Nilsson’s own grandfather, Frithjof Holmboe.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Nilsson, John Hanson
- Original Score
- David Ozzie Ahlers
- Original Title
- Prairie Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Nilsson, John Hanson
David Ozzie Ahlers
Judy Irola
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Nilsson
Director
John Hanson
Director
David Ozzie Ahlers
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Prairie Fire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prairie Fire about?
The first segment of what would eventually be the Prairie Trilogy, about veteran North Dakota poet and socialist organizer Henry Martinson, who fought against economic exploitation. Martinson recounts the 1916 birth of the Socialist Nonpartisan League, his narrative accompanied by images shot by Nilsson’s own grandfather, Frithjof Holmboe.
Who directed Prairie Fire?
Prairie Fire was directed by Rob Nilsson, John Hanson.
Who stars in Prairie Fire?
The principal cast of Prairie Fire includes Henry Martinson, Eugene Corr, Dan Leegant.
When was Prairie Fire released and how long is it?
Prairie Fire was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Prairie Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prairie Fire was composed by David Ozzie Ahlers.