On Fire (1987)
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On Fire stars John Forsythe as the chief arson inspector of a major metropolis. After 22 years' service as a firefighter, Forsythe is summarily ordered to retire. He tries to fight this in court, but learns that, although mandatory retirement is illegal on a federal basis, it can be enforced on a local level in cases of life-threatening jobs. While this TV movie starts well with Forsythe's anger and confusion over being cast adrift at age 60, the script descends into by-the-numbers melodrama after a harrowing experience leaves Forsythe more scared and distracted than ever. Carroll Baker, the "Baby Doll" of the 1950s, is cast against type in On Fire as John Forsythe's patient and supportive wife. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Robert Greenwald
Synopsis of On Fire
On Fire stars John Forsythe as the chief arson inspector of a major metropolis. After 22 years' service as a firefighter, Forsythe is summarily ordered to retire. He tries to fight this in court, but learns that, although mandatory retirement is illegal on a federal basis, it can be enforced on a local level in cases of life-threatening jobs. While this TV movie starts well with Forsythe's anger and confusion over being cast adrift at age 60, the script descends into by-the-numbers melodrama after a harrowing experience leaves Forsythe more scared and distracted than ever. Carroll Baker, the "Baby Doll" of the 1950s, is cast against type in On Fire as John Forsythe's patient and supportive wife. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of On Fire
- Carroll Baker - Maureen
- Louisa Abernathy - The Nurse
- Michael Bowen - Joe Jr.
- Tony Burton
- Bill Erwin
- Gordon Jump - Chief Heller
- Madison Mason
- John Napierala - Interviewer
- Paul Tuerpé - Obnoxious Man
- Christopher Wynne - Young Policeman
- John Herzfeld - Nico
- Herb Mitchell
- Mike Genovese - Max
- John Forsythe - Joe Sr.
- Kurek Ashley - Young Thief
- J.P. Bumstead - Chief Frazer
- John deLancie
- Alan Feinstein - La Roca
- Robert Lesser - Store Manager
- Brian McNamara - Ritchie
- Woody Strode
- Sandy Ward
- Deborah Dalton
- Montrose Hagins - Mrs. Sealy
- Jill Andre
- Director(s):
- Robert Greenwald
- Writer(s):
- John Herzfeld
- Producer(s):
- Robert Greenwald
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