CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 23m

Fire in Babylon

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

61%(20)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byStevan Riley

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
EN
Released
May 20, 2011
Studios
Cowboy FilmsE & G ProuctionsECN Motion Pictures

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Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring
Clive Lloyd

Clive Lloyd

Self

Viv Richards

Viv Richards

Self

Colin Croft

Colin Croft

Self

Jeffery Dujon

Jeffery Dujon

Self

Joel Garner

Self

Lance Gibbs

Self

Bunny Wailer

Bunny Wailer

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Stevan Riley
Written by
Stevan Riley

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