Overview

Joe is an arson investigator for the fire department. He has a loving and devoted wife and has two just as loving and devoted sons. Things couldn't be better for him until he learns that the department wants to retire him. He does so reluctantly. He then falls into a deep depression because, while most people look forward to retirement, he doesn't. So, his wife and children do their best to lift his spirits but all he does is push them away.

Cast

John Forsythe, Carroll Baker, Michael Bowen, Alan Feinstein, John Herzfeld, Gordon Jump, Brian McNamara, Herb Mitchell

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What is "On Fire" about?

Joe is an arson investigator for the fire department. He has a loving and devoted wife and has two just as loving and devoted sons. Things couldn't be better for him until he learns that the department wants to retire him. He does so reluctantly. He then falls into a deep depression because, while most people look forward to retirement, he doesn't. So, his wife and children do their best to lift his spirits but all he does is push them away.

When was "On Fire" released?

On Fire was released in 1987.

Who stars in "On Fire"?

The cast includes John Forsythe, Carroll Baker, Michael Bowen, Alan Feinstein.