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Firefighter is a american film of genre Drama directed by Robert Michael Lewis released in USA on 23 september 1986 with Nancy McKeon
Firefighter (1986)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 23 september 1986
Length 1h40
Directed by Robert Michael Lewis
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Themes Disaster films
Rating68%
Firefighter is a 1986 television film directed by Robert Michael Lewis. The film is based on the true story of Cindy Fralick, the first female firefighter of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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Situated in the early 1980s, the plot focuses on Cindy Fralick, a parking enforcement officer who is uninspired by her job. One day, she witnesses the injuries of an accident and decides she wants to help people. She considers applying at the fire department, but feels discouraged because there are no female firefighters in Los Angeles. She passes the writing exams, but the people at the oral exams have no confidence she will be strong enough to pass the physical tests. When her husband suddenly files for divorce, she at first changes her mind about her career ambitions, until her best friend Sharon encourages her not to give up. The fire department staff doesn't take her training seriously, but she proves to be one of the best during physical tests.Actors
Nancy McKeon
(Cindy Fralick)
Vincent Irizarry
(Mike)
Barry Corbin
(Capt. Johnson)
Guy Boyd
(Capt. Cauley)
Amanda Wyss
(Marilyn)
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