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A Fire in the Sky
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A Fire in the Sky

1978-11-26 · 150 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Science Fiction · TV Movie

Astronomers discover a comet that they believe will crash into Phoenix, Arizona. They attempt to warn officials, but without 100% certainty, the governor of Arizona is reticent to cause a panic. Even after a television news reporter discovers the truth and threatens to go live with it, the response is understated enough to doom some residents of Phoenix to certain death.

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Directors
Jerry Jameson
Production companies
Bill Driskill Productions, Columbia Pictures Television, NBC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard CrennaRichard CrennaJason Voight
Elizabeth AshleyElizabeth AshleySharon Allan
David DukesDavid DukesDavid Allan
Joanna MilesJoanna MilesJennifer Dreiser
Lloyd BochnerLloyd BochnerPaul Gilliam
Merlin OlsenMerlin OlsenStan Webster
Andrew DugganAndrew DugganThe President
Maggie WellmanMaggie WellmanCarol
Nicolas CosterNicolas CosterThe Governor
Marj DusayEllen Gilliam
John LarchJohn LarchJohnson
Kip NivenKip NivenMac
William BogertWilliam BogertWayne Lustus
Jenny O'HaraJenny O'HaraAnn Webster
Michael BiehnMichael BiehnTom Rearden
Diana DouglasDiana DouglasMrs. Rearden
Cindy EilbacherCindy EilbacherPaula Gilliam
Bill WilliamsBill WilliamsDale Turner
Al WhiteAl WhiteSgt. Lockett
George PetrieGeorge PetrieHank

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