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Fires Were Started

April 12, 1943 1h 10m 6.0/10 (48 votes)

Originally released in 1943. Fires Were Started is a drama/war film. directed by Humphrey Jennings. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Phillip Wilson-Dickson, George Gravett, and Fred Griffiths

Synopsis

British film written and directed by Humphrey Jennings, filmed in documentary style showing the lives of firefighters through the Blitz in World War II.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 1943 82 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (48 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Crown Film Unit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fires Were Started about?

British film written and directed by Humphrey Jennings, filmed in documentary style showing the lives of firefighters through the Blitz in World War II.

Who directed Fires Were Started?

Fires Were Started was directed by Humphrey Jennings.

How long is Fires Were Started?

Fires Were Started has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was Fires Were Started released?

Fires Were Started was released on April 12, 1943 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fires Were Started?

The main cast of Fires Were Started includes Phillip Wilson-Dickson, George Gravett, Fred Griffiths, Johnny Houghton, Loris Rey.