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A forbidden romance ignites between a reform school rebel and a Catholic school dreamer in the Oregon woods.

FIRE WITH FIRE

Two lovers. One chance. No time.

1986 · 1h 43m · PG · Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A young woman from a Catholic school and a young man from a nearby prison camp fall in love and must run away together to escape the law, the church and their parents.

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What is Fire with Fire about?

Fire with Fire is a 1986 American drama and romance film directed by Duncan Gibbins about a juvenile delinquent and a Catholic school student who fall in love and must escape the authorities and their guardians.

Synopsis

In this fact-based adolescent melodrama, Joe Fisk is a juvenile delinquent who falls in love with Lisa Taylor, a beautiful Catholic girls' school student, in an Oregon forest. The two meet by accident when the troubled young man stumbles upon her while being chased by his peers in a training exercise, and sees the lovely girl floating in a small lake as she works on a photography assignment, recreating the Pre-Raphaelite painting Ophelia by John Everett Millais. The two are immediately drawn to each other, but neither of their custodians encourage contact with the opposite sex, and when their relationship is discovered there is trouble all around, forcing the young lovers to flee. The question then remains: Will they be able to escape the law and other authorities long enough to find happiness?

Details & Specs

Director: Duncan Gibbins
Writers: Bill Phillips, Warren Skaaren, Paul Boorstin, Sharon Boorstin
Release: 1986
Runtime: 1h 43m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Romance
Also Known As: Captive Hearts, Fire with Fire - Verbotene Leidenschaft, Brincando com Fogo, Fuego con fuego, 烈火情, Fire with Fire (original title)

Why Cult

Pre-Raphaelite Inspiration

Lisa's lakeside photo shoot directly recreates Millais' Ophelia, making art history part of the meet-cute.

Forbidden Romance

A reform school bad boy and a Catholic schoolgirl challenge every rule in their quest for love.

Forest Escape

The Oregon wilderness isn't just a backdrop—it's a character in the young lovers' desperate flight.

Fact-Based Melodrama

Inspired by true events, this film adds a real-world edge to its tale of adolescent rebellion.

Themes & Keywords

forbidden love adolescence escape rebellion Oregon forest Catholic school prison camp lake juvenile delinquent Catholic school student authority figures camera photography assignment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fire with Fire about? +

Fire with Fire follows a juvenile delinquent and a Catholic school student who fall in love in Oregon and run away to escape the law, the church, and their parents.

When was Fire with Fire released? +

Fire with Fire was released in 1986.

Who directed Fire with Fire? +

Fire with Fire was directed by Duncan Gibbins.

How long is Fire with Fire? +

Fire with Fire has a runtime of 103 minutes.

What genre is Fire with Fire? +

Fire with Fire is a drama and romance film.