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Fire with Fire (2012)

“Revenge has its own set of rules.”

5.7/10 · 749 votes 1h 37m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#199 of 232 films from 2012 #1939 of 2168 in action

Directed by David Barrett · Written by Lowell Cauffiel, Tom O'Connor

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Overview

A fireman takes an unexpected course of action when a man whom he's been ordered to testify against—after being held up at a local convenience store—threatens him.

Cast

Josh Duhamelas Jeremy Coleman
Bruce Willisas Mike Cella
Rosario Dawsonas Talia Durham
Vincent D'Onofrioas Neil Hagan
50 Centas Lamar
Richard Schiffas Harold Gethers
Vinnie Jonesas Boyd
James Lesureas Craig
Arie Verveenas Darren
Bonnie Somervilleas Karen Westlake
Nnamdi Asomughaas Sherrod
Kevin Dunnas Agent Mullens
Danny Epperas Sean
Scott A. Martinas Kane

Facts

Release dateAugust 31, 2012
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$2,500,277 (0.1× budget)
IMDbtt1925431

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Questions

How long is Fire with Fire?
Fire with Fire runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Fire with Fire worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 749 votes, which places it #199 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 15%) and #1939 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Fire with Fire?
Fire with Fire was directed by David Barrett.
Who stars in Fire with Fire?
Josh Duhamel as Jeremy Coleman; Bruce Willis as Mike Cella; Rosario Dawson as Talia Durham; Vincent D'Onofrio as Neil Hagan; 50 Cent as Lamar; Richard Schiff as Harold Gethers.
What is Fire with Fire rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fire with Fire?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/33787.

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