Fire Down Below

Name: Fire Down Below
Director: Félix Alcalá
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Steven Seagal, Marg Helgenberger, Stephen Lang, Brad Hunt, Kris Kristofferson

1997Dir. Félix Alcalá1h 44m

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Runtime1h 44m

Released1997

Budget$60M

Box office$16.2M

DirectorFélix Alcalá

About This Movie

Fire Down Below is an interesting mix of action and environmental thriller, set against the backdrop of a small Appalachian town. Steven Seagal plays Jack Taggart, an undercover EPA agent, and you get that trademark Seagal style—lots of physicality and a bit of mystique. The pacing is steady, building tension as he unravels the local conspiracy. What stands out here is the atmosphere, a sort of gritty realism to the Appalachian setting that enhances the stakes. The practical effects hit hard during the action sequences, giving them a raw feel. It’s not Seagal's best, but there's a certain charm and earnestness that makes it notable, especially for folks interested in how environmental issues are tackled in cinema.

Released on DVD in 2000, later on Blu-ray in 2016.Filmed on location in Kentucky, capturing Appalachian culture.Features practical effects for action scenes, enhancing realism.Director Félix Alcalá known for TV work, this is one of few features.