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Fire Down Below (1997)
Director: Félix Alcalá
Cast: Steven Seagal, Marg Helgenberger, Stephen Lang, Brad Hunt
Runtime104 min
RatingR
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When an EPA representative is murdered in a small Appalachian community, EPA undercover agent Jack Taggart is sent in—posing as a handyman working with a Christian relief agency—to determine what happened.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Fire Down Below, the 1997 action thriller directed by Félix Alcalá, received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its suspenseful plot and performances, others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition. Audience reception was also mixed, with the movie holding a 5.2/10 rating on IMDb based on over 10,000 user reviews.
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Fans of action thrillers will appreciate the gritty, hard-hitting style director Félix Alcalá brings to Fire Down Below, a 1997 film starring Steven Seagal as an undercover agent investigating an EPA murder in an Appalachian community. The blend of suspense, environmental themes, and Seagal's signature martial arts make for an engaging and distinctive cinematic experience.
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Fire Down Below is a 1997 American action film directed by Félix Enríquez Alcalá in his directorial debut. The film stars Steven Seagal as Jack Taggert, an EPA agent who investigates a Kentucky mine and helps locals stand up for their rights, and also includes cameos by country music performers Randy Travis, Mark Collie, Ed Bruce, Marty Stuart and Travis Tritt as well as country-rocker and the Band member Levon Helm, along with Kris Kristofferson appearing in a supporting role. The film was released in the United States on September 5, 1997, to critical and commercial failure.
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