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Fire Down Below

Fire Down Below

THREE OF THE BIGGEST IN ONE OF THE BEST!

19575.81h 56mNR

Overview

Tony and Felix own a tramp boat, and sail around the Caribbean doing odd jobs and drinking a lot. They agree to ferry the beautiful but passportless Irena to another island. They both fall for her, leading to betrayal and a break-up of their partnership. Tony takes a job on a cargo ship. After a collision he finds himself trapped below deck with time running out (the ship is aflame), and only Felix, whom he hates and has sworn to kill, left to save him.

Directed by Robert Parrish
Written by Max Catto, Irwin Shaw
Produced by Albert R. Broccoli, Irving Allen
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Top Cast

Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth

Irena

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Felix Bowers

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

Tony

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Harbour Master

Bernard Lee

Bernard Lee

Doctor Sam

Bonar Colleano

Bonar Colleano

Lt. Sellers

Edric Connor

Edric Connor

Jimmy Jean

Peter Illing

Peter Illing

Captain of Ulysses

Joan Miller

Joan Miller

Mrs. Canaday

Anthony Newley

Anthony Newley

Miguel

Themes & Keywords

boatcaribbean

About Fire Down Below

Fire Down Below is a drama, adventure, romance film released in 1957 exploring themes of boat, caribbean. Directed by Robert Parrish, it stars Rita Hayworth, Robert Mitchum, Jack Lemmon. Tony and Felix own a tramp boat, and sail around the Caribbean doing odd jobs and drinking a lot. They agree to ferry the beautiful but passportless Irena to another island. They both fall for her, leading to betrayal and a break-up of their partnership. Tony takes a job on a cargo ship. After a collision he finds himself trapped below deck with time running out (the ship is aflame), and only Felix, whom he hates and has sworn to kill, left to save him.

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