Fires Were Started
Synopsis
British film written and directed by Humphrey Jennings, filmed in documentary style showing the lives of firefighters through the Blitz in World War II.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Phillip Wilson-Dickson
Walters (uncredited)
George Gravett
Dykes (uncredited)
Fred Griffiths
Johnny Daniels (uncredited)
Johnny Houghton
S.H. Jackson (uncredited)
Loris Rey
J. Rumbold (uncredited)
William Sansom
Fireman Playing the Piano (uncredited)
T.P. Smith
John Barker
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Jennings
- Screenplay & Story
- Humphrey Jennings
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Fires Were Started
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Crown Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Jennings
Humphrey Jennings
William Alwyn
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Stewart McAllister
Ian Dalrymple
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Jennings
Director
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Humphrey Jennings
Writer
Ian Dalrymple
Producer
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director of Photography
Stewart McAllister
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fires Were Started.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fires Were Started
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fires Were Started about?
British film written and directed by Humphrey Jennings, filmed in documentary style showing the lives of firefighters through the Blitz in World War II.
Who directed Fires Were Started?
Fires Were Started was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
Who stars in Fires Were Started?
The principal cast of Fires Were Started includes Phillip Wilson-Dickson, George Gravett, Fred Griffiths, Johnny Houghton, Loris Rey.
When was Fires Were Started released and how long is it?
Fires Were Started was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Fires Were Started?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fires Were Started was composed by William Alwyn.