Fire with Fire
“Two lovers. One chance. No time.”
Synopsis
A tough, street-smart kid serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful, innocent girl studying at a nearby convent. When forbidden love blossoms between them, they must fight the prison authorities, their parents and the law.
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Fire with Fire - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Duncan Gibbins
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Phillips, Warren Skaaren, Paul Boorstin, Sharon Boorstin
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- Fire with Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duncan Gibbins
Bill Phillips, Warren Skaaren, Paul Boorstin, Sharon Boorstin
Howard Shore
Hiro Narita
Peter E. Berger
Gary Nardino, Tova Laiter
Department Leadership Roster
Duncan Gibbins
Director
Bill Phillips
Screenplay
Warren Skaaren
Screenplay
Paul Boorstin
Screenplay
Sharon Boorstin
Screenplay
Gary Nardino
Producer
Hiro Narita
Director of Photography
Peter E. Berger
Editor
Norman Newberry
Production Design
Enid Harris
Costume Design
Fred Waugh
Stunt Coordinator
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire with Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fire with Fire about?
A tough, street-smart kid serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful, innocent girl studying at a nearby convent. When forbidden love blossoms between them, they must fight the prison authorities, their parents and the law.
Who directed Fire with Fire?
Fire with Fire was directed by Duncan Gibbins.
Who stars in Fire with Fire?
The principal cast of Fire with Fire includes Craig Sheffer, Virginia Madsen, Jon Polito, J.J. Cohen, Kate Reid.
When was Fire with Fire released and how long is it?
Fire with Fire was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Fire with Fire make at the box office?
Fire with Fire grossed $4.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Fire with Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fire with Fire was composed by Howard Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fire with Fire?
Fire with Fire holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).