Ablaze
Originally released in 2019. Ablaze is a drama/history film. directed by Joshua Frizzell. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Victoria Abbott, Manon Blackman, and Jarred Blakiston
Synopsis
In November 1947 forty-one people died in a massive blaze that gutted the huge Ballantynes Department Store complex in the heart of Christchurch’s business district. This is the tragic story of New Zealand’s worst fire disaster.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Top Cast
Victoria Abbott
as Nancy Nash
Manon Blackman
as Doreen Parsons
Jarred Blakiston
as Sam Newstead
Alison Bruce
as Edith Drake
Janine Burchett
as Mrs. Moft
Brittany Clark
as Mary Wootton
Serena Cotton
as Lola Crew
James Davies
as Colin Lovell
Nick Davies
as Bill McKibbin
Andrew Vaughan Eddey
as Eric Boon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Screentime
- Television New Zealand
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ablaze about?
In November 1947 forty-one people died in a massive blaze that gutted the huge Ballantynes Department Store complex in the heart of Christchurch’s business district. This is the tragic story of N...
Who directed Ablaze?
Ablaze was directed by Joshua Frizzell.
How long is Ablaze?
Ablaze has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Ablaze released?
Ablaze was released on September 29, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ablaze?
The main cast of Ablaze includes Victoria Abbott, Manon Blackman, Jarred Blakiston, Alison Bruce, Janine Burchett.