Born in Flames (1983): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Born in Flames is a 1983 sci-fi drama directed by Lizzie Borden, starring Adele Bertei as Isabel, Pat Place and Honey. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $153 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Lizzie Borden
- Original language
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English - Studio
- C.A.P.S.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Born in Flames About?
The premise of Born in Flames without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In near-future New York, ten years after the “social-democratic war of liberation,” diverse groups of women organize a feminist uprising as equality remains unfulfilled.
Born in Flames Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- revolution
- socialist
- new york city
- feminist
- racism
- killed by police
- unfair dismissal
- police brutality
- sexual harassment
- women's army
- lesbian
- dystopian sci fi
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- minority
- dystopia
- interrupted broadcast
- classism
- corruption
- political prisoner
- women's liberation
- assassination
- protest march
- political agitation
- racial discrimination
- revolutionary
- cutback
- anarchism
- sexism
- protest
- working class
- riot
- attempted rape
- labor union
- title directed by female
- radical
- low budget film
- television
- strike
- militant
- equality
- socialism
- feminism
- pirate radio
- pirate broadcasting
- independent film
- feminist film
- no wave
- tv news
- mayor
- held at gunpoint
- rapist
Born in Flames Cast & Characters
Adele Bertei leads the cast as Isabel, with Pat Place as Woman from Ragazza and Honey as Honey. Directed by Lizzie Borden; 36 actors are credited in all.
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Director Lizzie Borden
- Adele Bertei as Isabel
- Pat Place as Woman from Ragazza
- Honey as Honey
- Maria David as Woman from Phoenix
Also Starring in Born in Flames
· 32 more- Jean Satterfield Adelaide Norris
- Hillary Hurst Leader of Women's Army
- Florynce Kennedy Zella Wylie
- Walter Scheuer President
- Mark Boone Junior Man on Subway
- Eric Bogosian CBS Technician
- Kathryn Bigelow Newspaper Editor
- Ron Vawter FBI Agent
- Pat Murphy Newspaper Editor
- Sheila McLaughlin Other Leader
- Becky Johnston Newspaper Editor
- Gary Hill Man in Truck
- Jorge Ramos Rapist
- Valerie Smaldone TV Newscaster
- John Coplans Chief
- Lynne Jones Other Leader
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- John McLearen TV Spot Revolution
- Ryan Girl in Subway
- Peggy Lee Brennan Lawyer
- Marty Pottenger Other Leader / Woman at Site
- John Rudolph TV Newscaster
- Warner Schreiner TV Newscaster
- Julia Hanlon Woman from Ragazza
- Toviana Starks Woman from Phoenix
- Cat Hightower Woman from Phoenix
- Veronica Campbell Woman at Daycare Meeting
- Mayumi Sakaguchi Woman at Induction
- Chris Brewer Girl in Subway
- Bill Tatum Mayor Zubrinsky
- Julio Pena Rapist
- Merián Soto Rape Victim
- Ed Bowes Socialist Editor
More from Lizzie Borden
More films directed by Lizzie Borden, best-rated first: Working Girls, Love Crimes and Regrouping.
Born in Flames Plot Summary
What happens in Born in Flames 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
Set on the tenth anniversary of a peaceful socialist-democratic revolution, the film follows two feminist groups in New York City who claim the airwaves as their battleground. One group, led by the outspoken Isabel, operates Radio Ragazza and uses pirate radio to voice fierce critique and demand social change. The other, steered by the soft-spoken Honey, runs Phoenix Radio, a station that centers women’s experiences and collective organizing. The juxtaposition of these two voices highlights how different approaches can converge in the same fight for equality, dignity, and representation.
Full summary
The whole story of Born in Flames, scene by scene
Born in Flames Box Office
Born in Flames grossed $153 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$153
How Well Do You Know Born in Flames?
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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Which feminist group operates the pirate radio station called Radio Ragazza?
Born in Flames Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “硝烟中的玫瑰” and “Ateşlere Doğmak”.
- Also known as
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- 硝烟中的玫瑰
- Ateşlere Doğmak
- 불꽃 속에 태어나서
- Nate tra le fiamme
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Born in Flames FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Born in Flames, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Born in Flames?
Born in Flames runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Born in Flames released?
Born in Flames was released on February 20, 1983.
Who directed Born in Flames?
Born in Flames was directed by Lizzie Borden.
More films by Lizzie Borden Who is in the cast of Born in Flames?
Born in Flames stars Adele Bertei as Isabel, Pat Place as Woman from Ragazza and Honey as Honey, among 36 credited actors.
How much did Born in Flames make at the box office?
Born in Flames grossed $153 worldwide.
Does Born in Flames have a post-credit scene?
No. Born in Flames has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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