FEATURE FILM

Fire in Babylon

6.1/10
TMDB20 votes
2011Original: English83 min

Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970s and '80s. Fire In Babylon is the breathtaking story of how the West Indies triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history. In a turbulent era of apartheid in South Africa, race riots in England and civil unrest in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, struck a defiant blow at the forces of white prejudice worldwide. Their undisputed skill, combined with a fearless spirit, allowed them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, replaying it on their own terms. This is their story, told in their own words.

Genres: Documentary
Cast: Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Colin Croft, Jeffery Dujon, Joel Garner

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About Fire in Babylon

They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet

Fire in Babylon (2011) is a film in the documentary genres. Directed by Stevan Riley. The cast includes Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Colin Croft, Jeffery Dujon.

Released
2011-05-20
Original language
English
Runtime
83 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United Kingdom
Production companies
Cowboy Films, E & G Prouctions, ECN Motion Pictures
Directors
Stevan Riley
Writers
Stevan Riley

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6.1/10 from 20 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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Set against a backdrop of colonial history and superiority, this is a cracking documentary that depicts the rise and sustained success of the West Indies cricket team that started in the 1970s and prevailed for over a decade. Using some remarkably good quality, and well researched, archive footage accompanied by some interesting quotes from many of the (now knighted) team members, Stevan Riley brings to life a…

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Set against a backdrop of colonial history and superiority, this is a cracking documentary that depicts the rise and sustained success of the West Indies cricket team that started in the 1970s and prevailed for over a decade. Using some remarkably good quality, and well researched, archive footage accompanied by some interesting quotes from many of the (now knighted) team members, Stevan Riley brings to life a wonderfully enigmatic story of ropey pitches, of lethal bowling, of just how this "gentleman's" game ended up with just too much at stake for both the Caribbean players and their, usually, English counterparts - to take on the chin. The rivalry is well illustrated and this features an impressively comprehensive list of contributors whose insight into both sides of the game - that was little short of war, in many eyes - is enthralling. I'm a Scot, ergo I'm no great cricket lover and the sight of the English team losing is unlikely to cause me to lose sleep - but this works hard to create a balance. It demonstrates how skill and determination made these Test matches the stuff of sporting legend from both team's perspectives. This really is well worth ninety minutes of your time, regardless of your interest in the sport - it shows the emergence from empire in a positive and often victorious fashion.

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What is Fire in Babylon about?

Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970s and '80s. Fire In Babylon is the breathtaking story of how the West Indies triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history. In a turbulent era of apartheid in South Africa, race riots in England and civil unrest in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, struck a defiant blow at the forces of white prejudice worldwide. Their undisputed skill, combined with a fearless spirit, allowed them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, replaying it on their own terms. This is their story, told in their own words.

Who stars in Fire in Babylon?

Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Colin Croft, Jeffery Dujon, Joel Garner, Lance Gibbs. See the cast cards above for character names.

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