

Fire in Babylon
They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
83 min
Release Date
2010-10-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
16
Vote Average
5.8
Clive Lloyd
Self
Viv Richards
Self
Colin Croft
Self
Jeffery Dujon
Self
Joel Garner
Self
Lance Gibbs
Self
Bunny Wailer
Self
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