Ordeal by Fire (1957)
The biggest wildfire in North American history is brought to life, revealing what it means to us today, when the people of America are still figuring out how their federal government should manage and protect federal lands. It also explores how 21st century frontier technologies and people are coping with each other and with the ancient cycles of fire in a harsh yet beautiful land.
Director: Rudolph Cartier
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Elizabeth Sellars as Françoise de Gaillemarde |
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Robert Eddison as King Charles VII |
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Patrick Troughton as La Hire |
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Peter Wyngarde as Jerome Taillard |
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Beatrice Campbell as Martine |
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Reginald Barratt as Garvais |
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Brenda Bennett as Jacquotte |
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John McCarthy as |
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Ronald Radd as Robechon |
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André van Gyseghem as Marquis de Saint-Avare |
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Michael Hawkins as Mirecourt |
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Julian Sherrier as Buquet |
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Allan McClelland as Boissacq |
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John Longden as De La Fayette |
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Christopher Rhodes as La Coulterie |
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Graham Leaman as Chamberlain |
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Jessica Cairns as Agnes Sorel |
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William Fox as Maître Jean Lombard |
| Writing | Herman Closson | Writer |
| Directing | Rudolph Cartier | Director |
| Production | Rudolph Cartier | Producer |