Ordeal by Fire
1957, English. Directed by Rudolph Cartier.
The biggest wildfire in North American history is brought to life, revealing what it means to us today, when the people of America are still figuring out how their federal government should manage and protect federal lands. It also explores how 21st century frontier technologies and people are coping with each other and with the ancient cycles of fire in a harsh yet beautiful land.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Rudolph CartierDirector
- Elizabeth SellarsFrançoise de Gaillemarde
- Robert EddisonKing Charles VII
- Patrick TroughtonLa Hire
- Peter WyngardeJerome Taillard
- Beatrice CampbellMartine
- Reginald BarrattGarvais
- Brenda BennettJacquotte
- John McCarthyCast
- Ronald RaddRobechon
- André van GyseghemMarquis de Saint-Avare
- Michael HawkinsMirecourt
- Julian SherrierBuquet
Details
- Released
- 31 October 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Herman Closson
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What Ordeal by Fire is based on
Ordeal by Fire is based on a true story.
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Ordeal by Fire runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is Ordeal by Fire on?
Ordeal by Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ordeal by Fire?
If you liked Ordeal by Fire, try The Assault, Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors, Seeds of Yesterday.
Who directed Ordeal by Fire?
Ordeal by Fire (1957) was directed by Rudolph Cartier and stars Elizabeth Sellars, Robert Eddison, Patrick Troughton.
What is Ordeal by Fire based on?
Ordeal by Fire is based on a true story.