Fire with Fire(1986)
“Two lovers. One chance. No time.”
Overview
A tough, street-smart kid serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful, innocent girl studying at a nearby convent. When forbidden love blossoms between them, they must fight the prison authorities, their parents and the law.
Director
Duncan Gibbins
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Craig Sheffer
as Joe Fisk
Virginia Madsen
as Lisa Taylor
Jon Polito
as Boss Duchard
J.J. Cohen
as Mapmaker (as Jeffrey Jay Cohen)
Kate Reid
as Sister Victoria
Jean Smart
as Sister Maria
Kari Wührer
as Gloria
D. B. Sweeney
as Baxter
Ann Savage
as Sister Harriet
William G. Schilling
as Watley
David Harris
as Ben
Tim Russ
as Jerry
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch Fire with Fire?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fire with Fire (1986).
What is Fire with Fire about?▼
A tough, street-smart kid serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful, innocent girl studying at a nearby convent. When forbidden love blossoms between them, they must fight the prison authorities, their parents and the law.
Who directed Fire with Fire?▼
Fire with Fire was directed by Duncan Gibbins and released in 1986. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Fire with Fire?▼
Fire with Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Fire with Fire?▼
The cast of Fire with Fire includes Craig Sheffer as Joe Fisk, Virginia Madsen as Lisa Taylor, Jon Polito as Boss Duchard, J.J. Cohen as Mapmaker (as Jeffrey Jay Cohen), Kate Reid as Sister Victoria and more.
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