Fire Down Below (1957): Cast & Plot
Fire Down Below is a 1957 romantic drama directed by Robert Parrish, starring Jack Lemmon as Tony, Robert Mitchum and Rita Hayworth. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Robert Parrish
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warwick Film Productions
- 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.
Tony and Felix run a tramp boat in the Caribbean, taking odd jobs and drinking heavily. They transport the beautiful passport‑less Irena, both fall for her, sparking betrayal and ending their partnership. Later Tony works on a cargo ship that collides; trapped below deck as fire spreads, only Felix—whom he despises and vowed to kill—can rescue him.
Fire Down Below Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- boat
- smuggling
- manipulative female
- romantic rivalry
- prostitution
- united states navy
- aging prostitute
- caribbean sea
- cargo hold
- fistfight
- scene before opening credits
- calypso
+19 more Show fewer
- roadboatmovie
- based on novel
- taming of the shrew
- limbo dance
- changing clothes behind a screen
- navy lieutenant
- men dancing together
- dance
- mardi gras
- fireworks
- punched in the face
- gun
- beach
- title song
- bartender
- switchblade
- hairy chest
- homosexual subtext
- bare chested male
Fire Down Below Cast & Characters
Jack Lemmon leads the cast as Tony, with Robert Mitchum as Felix Bowers and Rita Hayworth as Irena. Directed by Robert Parrish; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Parrish
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Jack Lemmon as Tony -
Robert Mitchum as Felix Bowers -
Rita Hayworth as Irena - Edric Connor as Jimmy Jean
Also Starring in Fire Down Below
· 8 more- Anthony Newley Miguel
- Bernard Lee Doctor Sam
- Herbert Lom Harbour Master
- Eric Pohlmann Hotel Owner
- Peter Illing Captain of Ulysses
- Lionel Murton The American
- Bonar Colleano Lt. Sellers
- Joan Miller Mrs. Canaday
More from Robert Parrish
More films directed by Robert Parrish, best-rated first: Casino Royale, The Marseille Contract, A Town Called Hell and Doppelgänger.
Fire Down Below Plot Summary
What happens in Fire Down Below from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After the Korean War, Tony and Felix run a modest tramp boat, the Ruby, using it for small-scale smuggling around the Caribbean, with a loyal third crewman, Jimmy Jean. Their bartender contact, Miguel, introduces them to an American businessman who has been enjoying the company of Irena, a passport-less European muse. He hopes to get her to another island, and though the crew are wary, the promise of $1,200 proves hard to resist.
Full summary
The whole story of Fire Down Below, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Fire Down Below?
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 actor portrays the character Tony?
Cars in Fire Down Below
7 cars on screen, including the Innocenti Lambretta LD and the 1953 AEC Regent III Merryweather.
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Innocenti Lambretta LD Important role -
1953 AEC Regent III Merryweather Minor role -
1951 Ford De Luxe Minor role -
1951 Jaguar Mk.VII Minor role
Fire Down Below Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “L'Enfer des tropiques” and “Fuego escondido”.
- Also known as
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- L'Enfer des tropiques
- Fuego escondido
- Fuoco nella stiva
- Lábios de Fogo
- Spiel mit dem Feuer
- Огънят отдолу
- 烈火战将
- Fuego en sus labios
- Вогонь із пекла
- Foc amagat
- Karibisk hamn
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Fire Down Below FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast 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 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Fire Down Below released?
Fire Down Below was released on May 30, 1957.
Who directed Fire Down Below?
Fire Down Below was directed by Robert Parrish.
More films by Robert Parrish Who is in the cast of Fire Down Below?
Fire Down Below stars Jack Lemmon as Tony, Robert Mitchum as Felix Bowers and Rita Hayworth as Irena, among 12 credited actors.
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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