Fire Down Below (1997 film)

Fire Down Below
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFélix Enríquez Alcalá
Screenplay by
Story byJeb Stuart
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyTom Houghton
Edited byRobert A. Ferretti
Music byNick Glennie-Smith
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • September 5, 1997 (1997-09-05)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$60 million (estimated)
Box office$24.5 million

Fire Down Below is a 1997 American action film directed by Félix Enríquez Alcalá in his directorial debut. The film stars Steven Seagal (who also co-produced the film) as Jack Taggert, an EPA agent who investigates a Kentucky mine and helps locals stand up for their rights, and also includes cameos by country music performers Randy Travis, Mark Collie, Ed Bruce, Marty Stuart and Travis Tritt as well as country-rocker and the Band member Levon Helm, along with Kris Kristofferson appearing in a supporting role. The film was released in the United States on September 5, 1997, to critical and commercial failure.