Firehouse (TV 1973)Tensions arise when a previously all-white firehouse gets its first black fireman. Director:Alex MarchWriter:Frank Cucci |
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Firehouse (TV 1973)Tensions arise when a previously all-white firehouse gets its first black fireman. Director:Alex MarchWriter:Frank Cucci |
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| Michael Lerner | ... |
Ernie Bush
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| Paul Le Mat | ... |
Billy Dalzell
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| Val Avery | ... | ||
| Richard Jaeckel | ... |
Hank Myers
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| Andrew Duggan | ... |
Capt. Jim Parr
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| Vince Edwards | ... |
Spike Ryerson
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| Richard Roundtree | ... |
Shelly Forsythe
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| Sheila Frazier | ... |
Michelle Forsythe
(as Sheila E. Frazier)
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Mel Scott | ... |
Mamu
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| Alma Beltran | ... |
Spanish Lady
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Howard Curtis | ... |
Eddie Doyle
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| Mwako Cumbuka | ... |
Clarence
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Ty Henderson | ... |
Bobby
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| Otis Day | ... |
Oldest Boy
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Bobby Johnson | ... |
Bartender
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The first African-American assigned to an all-white firehouse, rookie firefighter Shelly Forsythe must battle both blazes and racism as the fire department hunts for a serial arsonist in 1973 New York. The house's senior firefighter is hostile to Forsythe at first but eventually comes to respect him and is forced to make a dangerous choice between his orders and his duty to a fellow firefighter. Written by alfiehitchie
Richard Roundtree gives an emotional performance as a dedicated black firefighter who is a fish out of water in an all-white firehouse. His character does not beat around the bush when it comes to confronting his co-workers about the race issue. If you like Richard Roundtree, you will enjoy this film.