Night of Orange Fires (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film
Released in 1975, Night of Orange Fires is a drama and crime film directed by Zbyněk Brynych, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Petr Rynes (Svatopluk Matyás) is celebrating his forty-fifth birthday in the company of his friends. He is happy with his wife, and his abilities at work have been rewarded with the medal For Outstanding Work. But a few short seconds are enough to change his life when he makes the ill-judged decision to take his car to bring a friend's wife to the celebration, and hits a pedestrian on the way. He has of course been drinking at the party and is consequently sentenced to sixteen months in prison. Being in jail is not an easy thing for a honorable communist. He soon gets into conflict with several violent inmates, who think they can break his spirit by violence.
Who’s in it. Night of Orange Fires stars Svatopluk Matyáš, Václav Švorc, Josef Mixa and Zdeněk Kryzánek, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night of Orange Fires page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night of Orange Fires tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night of Orange Fires (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night of Orange Fires change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Night of Orange Fires?
- Night of Orange Fires stars Svatopluk Matyáš, Václav Švorc, Josef Mixa, Zdeněk Kryzánek and Josef Kryzánek.
- When was Night of Orange Fires released?
- Night of Orange Fires was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.