Fire Down Below
“THREE OF THE BIGGEST IN ONE OF THE BEST!”
Synopsis
Tony and Felix own a tramp boat, and sail around the Caribbean doing odd jobs and drinking a lot. They agree to ferry the beautiful but passportless Irena to another island. They both fall for her, leading to betrayal and a break-up of their partnership. Tony takes a job on a cargo ship. After a collision he finds himself trapped below deck with time running out (the ship is aflame), and only Felix, whom he hates and has sworn to kill, left to save him.
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Rita Hayworth, Robert Mitchum, Jack Lemmon, Robert Parrish On The Set Of "Fire Down Below"
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-12-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Parrish
- Screenplay & Story
- Irwin Shaw
- Original Score
- Arthur Benjamin, Douglas Gamley, Kenneth V. Jones
- Original Title
- Fire Down Below
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Warwick Film Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Parrish
Irwin Shaw, Max Catto
Arthur Benjamin, Douglas Gamley, Kenneth V. Jones
Desmond Dickinson
Jack Slade
Albert R. Broccoli, Irving Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Parrish
Director
Albert R. Broccoli
Producer
Irving Allen
Producer
Pierre Balmain
Costume Design
Irwin Shaw
Screenplay
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Jack Slade
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Down Below
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What is Fire Down Below about?
Tony and Felix own a tramp boat, and sail around the Caribbean doing odd jobs and drinking a lot. They agree to ferry the beautiful but passportless Irena to another island. They both fall for her, leading to betrayal and a break-up of their partnership. Tony takes a job on a cargo ship. After a collision he finds himself trapped below deck with time running out (the ship is aflame), and only Felix, whom he hates and has sworn to kill, left to save him.
Who directed Fire Down Below?
Fire Down Below was directed by Robert Parrish.
Who stars in Fire Down Below?
The principal cast of Fire Down Below includes Rita Hayworth, Robert Mitchum, Jack Lemmon, Herbert Lom, Bernard Lee.
When was Fire Down Below released and how long is it?
Fire Down Below was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Fire Down Below?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fire Down Below was composed by Arthur Benjamin, Douglas Gamley, Kenneth V. Jones.
Is Fire Down Below based on a book or true story?
Fire Down Below is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Catto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fire Down Below?
Fire Down Below holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).