Fire Down Below (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Fire Down Below is a 1997 action thriller directed by Félix Enríquez Alcalá, starring Brad Hunt, Kris Kristofferson and Harry Dean Stanton. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $16.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10. Stream it on Howdy and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Félix Enríquez Alcalá
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fire Down Below About?
The premise of Fire Down Below without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a small American town, the death of an EPA agent sparks a dangerous investigation. Undercover operative Jack Taggart is sent to infiltrate the community and uncover a deadly secret surrounding coal magnate Orin Hanner Sr. Taggart risks his own life as he exposes Hanner's disregard for the environment and the safety of the town’s residents, uncovering a conspiracy that puts many innocent lives in jeopardy.
Fire Down Below Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kentucky
- toxic waste
- fbi agent
- undercover
- small town
- directorial debut
- hillbilly
- redneck
- environmental protection agency
- aikido
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- motor vehicle
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- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- chevrolet car
- dodge motor vehicle
- dodge diplomat
- gmc
- gmc motor vehicle
- gmc suburban
- mack motor vehicle
- mack truck
- agent
- one person army action
- martial arts action
- church
- letter
- outcast
- truck
- basement
- sheriff
- spy
- mafia boss
- mob boss
- mobster
- organized crime
- culture clash
- flashlight
- ranch
- mafia
- horse
- convenience store
- patricide
- shot in the shoulder
- appalachia
- witness
- american midwest
- social decay
Where to Watch Fire Down Below
Stream it on Howdy and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Fire Down Below Cast
Brad Hunt leads the cast, with Kris Kristofferson and Harry Dean Stanton. Directed by Félix Enríquez Alcalá; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Félix Enríquez Alcalá
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· 6 moreFire Down Below Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fire Down Below 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 14% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 36%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Fire Down Below Plot Summary
What happens in Fire Down Below from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nestled in the peaceful Appalachian hills of eastern Kentucky, a quiet environmental crisis unfolds as toxins are dumped into abandoned mines, threatening the land and the people who depend on it. EPA CID agent Jack Taggert is sent to investigate after his friend and partner, Frank Elkins, is found dead, a death that seems likely not to be an accident. The investigation is sparked by an anonymous tip from Jackson, Kentucky, and Taggert goes undercover to follow the trail.
Full summary
The whole story of Fire Down Below, scene by scene
Fire Down Below Box Office
Fire Down Below grossed $16.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.2M
- US & Canada
- $16.2M
Fire Down Below Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Trailer #1
How Well Do You Know Fire Down Below?
9 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 is the occupation of the main protagonist, Jack Taggert?
Cars in Fire Down Below
22 cars on screen, including the 1952 Chevrolet Advance-Design 3100 and the 1982 Dodge Diplomat.
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Mack DM-800 ST Important role
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Fire Down Below FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Fire Down Below, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fire Down Below?
Fire Down Below runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Fire Down Below released?
Fire Down Below was released on September 5, 1997.
Who directed Fire Down Below?
Fire Down Below was directed by Félix Enríquez Alcalá.
More films by Félix Enríquez Alcalá Who is in the cast of Fire Down Below?
Fire Down Below stars Brad Hunt, Kris Kristofferson and Harry Dean Stanton, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Fire Down Below?
In the US, Fire Down Below is streaming on Howdy and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Fire Down Below make at the box office?
Fire Down Below grossed $16.2 million worldwide.
How is Fire Down Below rated?
Fire Down Below has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Fire Down Below have a post-credit scene?
No. Fire Down Below has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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