City on Fire
1979, English. Directed by Alvin Rakoff.
What Happened to Them Could Happen to You... In Any City Anywhere!
An ex-employee of a city oil refinery creates an explosion at the facility which starts a chain-reaction of fires that engulf the entire city.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch City on Fire
City on Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Alvin RakoffDirector
- Barry NewmanDr. Frank Whitman
- Susan ClarkDiana Brockhurst-Lautrec
- Shelley WintersNurse Andrea Harper
- Leslie NielsenMayor William Dudley
- James FranciscusJimbo
- Ava GardnerMaggie Grayson
- Henry FondaFire Chief Risley
- Jonathan WelshHerman Stover
- Hilary FarrMrs. Adams
- Richard DonatCaptain Harrison Risley
- Mavor MooreJohn O'Brien
- Donald PilonDr. Matwick
Details
- Released
- 11 July 1979
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Céline La Frenière, Jack Hill, David P. Lewis
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City on Fire: quick answers
Is City on Fire worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is City on Fire?
City on Fire runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does City on Fire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for City on Fire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
City on Fire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City on Fire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is City on Fire on?
City on Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like City on Fire?
If you liked City on Fire, try The Towering Inferno, Skyscraper, Cloverfield.
Who directed City on Fire?
City on Fire (1979) was directed by Alvin Rakoff and stars Barry Newman, Susan Clark, Shelley Winters.