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Fire in the Night

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Survivors of the Piper Alpha oil-rig fire discuss their escape from the deadly inferno.

Critics Reviews

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Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Time and again, you're hooked back in by jagged details. Rated: 3/5 Jun 22, 2013 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian The only quarrel I have with Wonke's film is that he could have made more of an attempt to interview the Occidental top brass, none of whom were prosecuted. Rated: 4/5 Jun 20, 2013 Full Review David Jenkins Little White Lies Covers its chosen subject with aplomb. Very robust. Rated: 3/5 Jun 20, 2013 Full Review Brian Pendreigh Radio Times There's a powerful insight into the different ways people face death, and how those who do not die come to terms with their good fortune. Rated: 4/5 Jun 22, 2013 Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon Impressively directed and skilfully edited, this is a horrifying and emotionally devastating documentary that exerts a powerful grip and stands as a moving tribute to the victims and survivors of the worst oil rig disaster in history. Rated: 4/5 Jun 19, 2013 Full Review Simon Kinnear Total Film A stark, nerveshredding portrait of desperate heroism beyond the reach of a fictional disaster movie. Rated: 4/5 Jun 11, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Audience Member Archive material, some reenactment, and survivor and witness interviews build a human and very sad picture of what happened to the crew of Piper Alpha. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Stripped down to just the talking heads of those that lived through the tragedy, it is simple and compelling documentary film making. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Documentary on the piper alpha oil rig disaster. Interesting enough but bog standard in its execution and style. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Highlights the humanity behind this true disaster, it may not focus on the aftermath but it refreshing to see a film where the victims are not only part of the story but the story itself. A wonderful documentary about a terrible event. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Anthony Wonke

Director

Paul Berriff

Producer

Jaine Hilston

Producer

Stephen McGinty

Producer

Mike Eley

Cinematographer

Lynn Aitken

Costume Design

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Fire in the Night

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Movie Info

Synopsis Survivors of the Piper Alpha oil-rig fire discuss their escape from the deadly inferno.
Director
Anthony Wonke
Producer
Paul Berriff, Jaine Hilston, Stephen McGinty
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English