City on Fire (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, City on Fire is an action film directed by Alvin Rakoff, running about 106 minutes. “What Happened to Them Could Happen to You... In Any City Anywhere!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-employee of a city oil refinery creates an explosion at the facility which starts a chain-reaction of fires that engulf the entire city.
Who’s in it. City on Fire stars Barry Newman as Dr. Frank Whitman, Susan Clark as Diana Brockhurst-Lautrec, Shelley Winters as Nurse Andrea Harper and Leslie Nielsen as Mayor William Dudley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, City on Fire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City on Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of City on Fire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City on Fire (1979)?
- In CA, City on Fire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is City on Fire worth watching?
- City on Fire holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City on Fire?
- City on Fire stars Barry Newman, Susan Clark, Shelley Winters, Leslie Nielsen and James Franciscus.
- When was City on Fire released?
- City on Fire was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.