Share:

City on Fire(Movie, 1979)

R
| 1h 46min | Genre: Action
City on FireRating: 2.6/5 (with 1313 votes)
City on Fire is a 1979 disaster action film directed by Alvin Rakoff, written by Jack Hill, Dave Lewis and Celine La Freniere, and stars Barry Newman, Susan Clark, Shelley Winters, Leslie Nielsen, James Franciscus, Ava Gardner and Henry Fonda. The film's plot revolves around a disgruntled ex-employee who sabotages an oil refinery, setting off a blaze that engulfs an entire city. People try to either fight the fire or flee as it spreads throughout the city. The film was shot in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, although the name of the city is not mentioned in the film. ()
Movie poster of City on Fire

Where to watch City on Fire (cinema/streaming/download)?

At the moment we can't find any options to watch City on Fire online but we constantly add new providers. Create a free account now to add City on Fire to your favorites & stay up to date.

About City on Fire

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.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Trailer for City on Fire + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

City on Fire (1979) Trailer(Trailer, 0:30)

Play VideoPlay Video

Additional Information

Production countries: Canada, United States of America (USA)
Shot in: Montreal
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 12 languages: Catalan (CA), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU)
Status: Released
Release date US: 08/31/1979 (World premiere: 07/11/1979)
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Producer: Claude Héroux
Screenwriter: Jack Hill
Film Editor: Jacques Clairoux
Director of Photography: René Verzier
Composer: Matthew McCauley, William McCauley
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Cité en feu"
"Ciudad en llamas"
"Cité en feu"
"Città in fiamme"

Movie recommendations for City on Fire

If you like City on Fire then you might also like the following movies:

Nosferatu: The First Vampire

Certification unknown

1998 | 2.5/5 | 1h 10min

The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me

Certification unknown

2000 | 2.3/5 | 1h 21min
 

Lost in the Stars

Certification unknown

1974 | 3.2/5 | 1h 37min

Design for Dreaming

Certification unknown

1956 | 2.1/5 | 9min

Great Transport

Certification unknown

1983 | 3.6/5 | 2h 14min

City in Fear

Certification unknown

1980 | 3.1/5 | 2h 30min

Similar movies as City on Fire

These movies are similar to City on Fire (story/era etc.):

Cold Pursuit

R

2019 | 2.9/5 | 1h 59min

Secret Magic Control Agency

Certification unknown

2021 | 3.6/5 | 1h 44min

Birds of Passage

Certification unknown

2018 | 3.7/5 | 2h 5min

Call of the Wolf

Certification unknown

2017 | 2.6/5 | 1h 45min

Ansatsu

Certification unknown

1996 | 1h 22min

The Tomb

Certification unknown

1986 | 1.7/5 | 1h 24min

Other movies with this title: City on Fire (HK, 1987), City on Fire (TW, 1993), City on Fire (CA, 2016)

WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:21608, Added: 02/24/2018, Last updated: 04/20/2024