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Ring of Fire

  • 19611961
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 31m
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6.2/10
592
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David Janssen and Joyce Taylor in Ring of Fire (1961)
AdventureCrimeDrama
In the 1960s Oregon, two sheriff deputies arrest three teenagers for robbery but are overpowered and taken hostage while forest fires rage all around them.In the 1960s Oregon, two sheriff deputies arrest three teenagers for robbery but are overpowered and taken hostage while forest fires rage all around them.In the 1960s Oregon, two sheriff deputies arrest three teenagers for robbery but are overpowered and taken hostage while forest fires rage all around them.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
592
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,908
40,481
    • Andrew L. Stone
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  • Stars
    • David Janssen
    • Joyce Taylor
    • Frank Gorshin
    • Andrew L. Stone
    • Andrew L. Stone
  • Stars
    • David Janssen
    • Joyce Taylor
    • Frank Gorshin
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    • 27User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    David Janssen and Joyce Taylor in Ring of Fire (1961)
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    David Janssen
    David Janssen
    • Sergeant Steve Walsh
    Joyce Taylor
    Joyce Taylor
    • Bobbie 'Skidoo' Adams
    Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin
    • Frank Henderson
    Joel Marston
    Joel Marston
    • Deputy Joe Pringle
    James Johnson
    • Roy Anderson
    Ron Myron
    • Sheriff Tom Niles, Mason County
    Marshall Kent
    Marshall Kent
    • Deputy
    Doodles Weaver
    Doodles Weaver
    • Mr. Hobart
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      • Andrew L. Stone
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    • Trivia
      The wreckage from the train crashing into the river is still there today, decades later! The wreckage is located at N 47°19.785 W 123° 38.595, along the Wynoochee River, near the Olympic National Forest in Washington State.
    • Goofs
      During the initial kidnapping and drive out into the woods, a shadow of the camera equipment can be seen on the trunk of the car in shots from behind.
    • Quotes

      Bobbie 'Skidoo' Adams: I don't dig that gas chamber deal. Cyanide's bad for the complexion.

      Sergeant Steve Walsh: In this state they hang you.

    • Soundtracks
      Ring of Fire
      Written by Duane Eddy

      Performed by Duane Eddy

    User reviews27

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    7/10
    Taut Drama / Retro Fun
    I saw "Ring Of Fire" as a kid growing up in Seattle and it stuck with me, though I couldn't remember exactly why. I kept looking and finally found a copy. (hint) You don't have to look too far.

    If you want the plot laid out you'll find many great synopsis above and below . My point here is to say that even though it's dated the picture is fast paced and exciting. The characters are all archetypes: "Good Cops" versus "Bad Girl" and "Delinquent Punks" very crudely drawn but you find yourself caring about what happens to them. The other actors look like they might have been pulled in off the streets of Vernonia but it gives the film a realistic feel. The super real color cinematography reminds me of the boxes of Kodak slides and photographs us boomer's have stuffed in closets and attics.

    David Janssen stands out as the big hearted cop. His shy mumbling affect is a sharp contrast to his large frame and ruggedly handsome face. Frank Gorshin is creepy as the ringleader and Joyce Taylor is, well, Joyce Taylor. Probably one of the worst actors to ever "grace" the silver screen. Watch her in "Atlantis The Lost Continent" and see if you don't agree. The opening scene with Taylor in the café is as comical as a Carol Burnett skit. Though the acting in this picture could be better it's well worth your time. The ending is very tense and will hold your interest.
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    • Release date
      • June 14, 1961 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Vernonia, Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • 1 hour 31 minutes

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