Fires Were Started

Apr 12 1943 N/A 1h 3m
Drama, War

British film written and directed by Humphrey Jennings, filmed in documentary style showing the lives of firefighters through the Blitz in World War II.

Plot

A new man joins the civilian firefighters at a London unit during the Second World War. He meets his fellow firemen and firewomen, manages to enjoy some leisure time with them, and then goes on his first mission with the crew as it attempts to save an explosives warehouse on Trinidad Street near the London docks.

Written by

Humphrey Jennings

Directed by

Humphrey Jennings

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Crown Film Unit

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,458
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA