Heaven's Burning

As a director, Craig Lahiff impressed his cast with his laid-back approach and seemingly endless patience. Actress Youki Kudoh remarked: "He's so gentle. I never saw him lose his temper, which was amazing! He was always calm and took the time to explain exactly what he was thinking, whilst still allowing me to express my ideas". Actor Robert Mammone concurred: "He brings a sense of calmness that I haven't previously experienced. I don't think I've ever seen anybody trust his actors so much, he really nurtured us". Cinematographer Brian Breheny described Lahiff's approach as "a wonderful bedside manner...Craig's not [a] confrontationalist, but he gets the shots he wants by letting things go and everyone thinks, 'Oh, I've got my own way', but in fact they haven't, he has!".

When Yukio accidentally shoots his translator, he is first seen pulling back the slide of his 1911 pistol and the slide locks to the rear. The slide of a 1911 will only lock back if a) the slide lock is pressed up or b) the pistol magazine inserted is empty. Since Yukio knew nothing about firearms it is unlikely he would lock back the slide by himself, so the pistol that accidentally shot his friend was empty of any ammunition.

Featured in The Movie Show: Episode dated 25 May 1997 (1997)