Fire in Babylon

Fire in Babylon

83 mins | Documentary | Oct. 18, 2010

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.

Fire in Babylon

83 mins | Documentary | Oct. 18, 2010

Fire in Babylon
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.
IMDb rating 7.7
Producers Cowboy Films, E & G Prouctions, ECN Motion Pictures
Original title Fire in Babylon
Directors Stevan Riley
Writers Stevan Riley

Cast

Clive Lloyd

as Himself

Viv Richards

as Himself

Colin Croft

as Himself

Jeffery Dujon

as Himself

Joel Garner

as Himself

Lance Gibbs

as Himself

Bunny Wailer

as Himself