Ablaze (2001): Cast & Plot
Ablaze is a 2001 action thriller starring Larry Poindexter as Andrew Thomas, John Bradley and Amanda Pays. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Phoenician Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ablaze About?
The premise of Ablaze without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When the owner of a massive oil refinery plots to destroy his facility for an insurance payout, his scheme triggers an uncontrolled inferno. A colossal fireball erupts, threatening the surrounding community and forcing a desperate fight to protect the small town from devastation.
Ablaze Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- oil refinery
- fire
- firefighter
- firefighting
- brother brother relationship
- opening action scene
- police chase
- insurance fraud
- car crash
- pregnancy
- reckless driving
- explosion
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- hospital
- car chase
- bribe
- nurse
- gun
- suicide bomber
- evacuation
Ablaze Cast & Characters
Larry Poindexter leads the cast as Andrew Thomas, with John Bradley as Jack Thomas and Amanda Pays as Jennifer Lewis.
- Larry Poindexter as Andrew Thomas
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John Bradley as Jack Thomas - Amanda Pays as Jennifer Lewis
- Carolyn Seymour as Vivian Sims
Also Starring in Ablaze
· 25 more- Melissa Brasselle Mindi Hunter
- Scotty Cox Barry Christopher
- Michael Cavanaugh Chief Sam Davis
- Dorian Lopinto Gwen Christopher
- Tom Arnold Wendell Mays
- William Zabka Curt Peters
- David Bowe Rick Woods
- Edward Albert Mayor Phillips
- Ice-T Albert Denning
- Hayley Sanchez Child Held on Lap
- Christian Oliver Tim Vester
- Mary Jo Catlett Nurse Winslow
- Jim Wynorski Guy Who Owns Porn Club (uncredited)
- Pat Harrington, Jr. Stuart Ridgley
- Michael Dudikoff Daniels
- Robert Clotworthy Dispatcher Harris
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- Cathy Lee Crosby Elizabeth Sherman
- Michael Trucco Scott
- Richard Biggs Garrison
- Eric James Virgets Workman
- Dane Farwell Freddy
- Christine Mitges Reporter
- Chris Astoyan Jeff
- Olivia Shane Baby
- Sharron Leigh Alaina Charles
Ablaze Plot Summary
What happens in Ablaze from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Andrew Thomas Larry Poindexter is an agent who records the mounting violations at an oil refinery that sits just outside a quiet suburban town. His brother, Jack Thomas John Bradley, works as a firefighter, and the two men share a deep concern for the safety of the community. At the local hospital, Jack’s ex-girlfriend, Dr. Jennifer Lewis Amanda Pays, defies the orders of her boss, Vivian Sims Carolyn Seymour, to help a pregnant woman named Mindi Hunter Melissa Brasselle. The hospital becomes a focal point as fear and duty collide with professional boundaries and personal loyalties.
Full summary
The whole story of Ablaze, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ablaze?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Jack Thomas hold?
Cars in Ablaze
59 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
Ablaze Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Deadly Blaze - Heißer als die Hölle” and “Blaze - Stadt im Feuersturm”.
- Also known as
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- Deadly Blaze - Heißer als die Hölle
- Blaze - Stadt im Feuersturm
- Onda di fuoco
- Tempête de feu
- Peklo ve městě
- Tűz markában
- В огне
- Ablaze - Onda di fuoco
- 烈焰熔城
- Tormenta de fuego
- Cehennem Ateşi
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Ablaze FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Ablaze, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ablaze?
Ablaze runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Ablaze released?
Ablaze was released on July 26, 2001.
Who is in the cast of Ablaze?
Ablaze stars Larry Poindexter as Andrew Thomas, John Bradley as Jack Thomas and Amanda Pays as Jennifer Lewis, among 29 credited actors.
Does Ablaze have a post-credit scene?
No. Ablaze has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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