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Fire in Babylon
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Fire in Babylon

May 20, 2011
1h 23m
★ 6.0

They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet

Overview

Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970s and '80s. Fire In Babylon is the breathtaking story of how the West Indies triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history. In a turbulent era of apartheid in South Africa, race riots in England and civil unrest in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, struck a defiant blow at the forces of white prejudice worldwide. Their undisputed skill, combined with a fearless spirit, allowed them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, replaying it on their own terms. This is their story, told in their own words.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Cowboy Films
E & G Prouctions
ECN Motion Pictures

Fire in Babylon Trailers

Cast

Clive Lloyd

Self

Clive Lloyd

Viv Richards

Self

Viv Richards

Colin Croft

Self

Colin Croft

Jeffery Dujon

Self

Jeffery Dujon

Joel Garner

Self

Joel Garner

Lance Gibbs

Self

Lance Gibbs

Bunny Wailer

Self

Bunny Wailer

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