Fire in the Dark 1991
What is Fire in the Dark?
Topic: Film "Fire in the Dark" (1991). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 1, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- The Kushner-Locke Company, CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Topic: Film "Fire in the Dark" (1991).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Fire in the Dark
Year: 1991
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 33m
Release Date (US): 07/01/1991
Director: David Hugh Jones
Cast: Olympia Dukakis, Lindsay Wagner, Jean Stapleton, Ray Wise
Plot: A 75-year-old widow struggles with being a burden to those she loves. She is determined not to rely on her children but is forced to move in with her daughter after a serious fall. The family learns to face the future with dignity and hope.
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- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Fire in the Dark worth watching?
Fire in the Dark holds a community rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Fire in the Dark and when was it released?
Fire in the Dark is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1991. Release status: Released.
Who directed Fire in the Dark?
Fire in the Dark was directed by David Hugh Jones.
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