Walking Through the Fire (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1979, Walking Through the Fire is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Day, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A young wife discovers that she has Hodgkin's Disease. It can be treated, but complicating the situation is the fact that she is pregnant, and the treatment can endanger the life of her unborn baby, as well as herself.
Who’s in it. Walking Through the Fire stars Bess Armstrong as Laurel Lee, Tom Mason as Richard Lee, Richard Masur as Dr. Maitland and Swoosie Kurtz as Caria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Walking Through the Fire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walking Through the Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walking Through the Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walking Through the Fire (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walking Through the Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Walking Through the Fire worth watching?
- Walking Through the Fire holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walking Through the Fire?
- Walking Through the Fire stars Bess Armstrong, Tom Mason, Richard Masur, Swoosie Kurtz and Ken Kercheval.
- When was Walking Through the Fire released?
- Walking Through the Fire was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.