City on Fire
“What Happened to Them Could Happen to You... In Any City Anywhere!”
An ex-employee of a city oil refinery creates an explosion at the facility which starts a chain-reaction of fires that engulf the entire city.
Where to watch City on Fire in United States
Can I watch City on Fire in United States? Yes — you can stream City on Fire in United States on Shout! Factory TV.
Shout! Factory TVClick a service to open City on Fire there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is City on Fire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Shout! Factory TV | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About City on Fire
City on Fire is a 1979 English-language action film directed by Alvin Rakoff. The cast is led by Barry Newman, Susan Clark, Shelley Winters. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Shout! Factory TV.
City on Fire was produced by Astral Films and Canadian Film Development Corporation and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on July 11, 1979, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Alvin Rakoff
- Writers
- Jack Hill, David P. Lewis, Céline La Frenière
- Release date
- July 11, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Production
- Astral Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation
City on Fire cast & crew
City on Fire was directed by Alvin Rakoff and written by Jack Hill, David P. Lewis, and Céline La Frenière.
The cast features Barry Newman as Dr. Frank Whitman, Susan Clark as Diana Brockhurst-Lautrec, Shelley Winters as Nurse Andrea Harper, Leslie Nielsen as Mayor William Dudley, James Franciscus as Jimbo, and Ava Gardner as Maggie Grayson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Matthew McCauley, cinematography is by René Verzier, and it was produced by Claude Héroux and Harold Greenberg.
Is City on Fire worth watching?
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, City on Fire is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch City on Fire
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Cast of City on Fire
Barry Newman
Dr. Frank Whitman
Susan Clark
Diana Brockhurst-Lautrec
Shelley Winters
Nurse Andrea Harper
Leslie Nielsen
Mayor William Dudley
James Franciscus
Jimbo
Ava Gardner
Maggie Grayson
Henry Fonda
Fire Chief Risley
Jonathan Welsh
Herman Stover
Hilary Farr
Mrs. Adams
Richard Donat
Captain Harrison Risley
Mavor Moore
John O'Brien
Donald Pilon
Dr. Matwick
City on Fire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch City on Fire in United States?
City on Fire is streaming on Shout! Factory TV in United States.
▸Is City on Fire on Shout! Factory TV?
Yes — City on Fire is currently available on Shout! Factory TV in United States.
▸What language is City on Fire in?
City on Fire is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is City on Fire?
City on Fire runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is City on Fire rated?
City on Fire is rated R. It holds a 5.1/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
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