Pillar of Fire (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 9.7
Released in 1981, Pillar of Fire is a documentary and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Pillar of Fire focuses on the History of Zionism, beginning in 1896, in the wake of Theodor Herzl's revival of the concept of Jewish nationalism and continues to follow the Jewish People in the 20th century, the early stages of Zionism, followed by the waves of Aliyah prior to the founding of Israel, the Revival of the Hebrew language, the Ottoman Empire's rule in over the Land of Israel, the British Mandate, Anti-Semitism in Europe, the rise of Nazism and The Holocaust, the history of the Yishuv, the Jewish struggle for independence, and ends in 1948, with the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
Who’s in it. Pillar of Fire stars Yossi Banai as Narrator and Ian McKellen as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.7/10, Pillar of Fire sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pillar of Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pillar of Fire tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pillar of Fire (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pillar of Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pillar of Fire worth watching?
- Pillar of Fire holds an audience score of 9.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pillar of Fire?
- Pillar of Fire stars Yossi Banai and Ian McKellen.
- When was Pillar of Fire released?
- Pillar of Fire was released in 1981.