This looks like a fantastic doco. Can't wait to see it. Some of the greatest cricketers of any era on display.
Re: Fire In Babylon
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 4:58 pm
by Aerie
Looks very interesting. Look forward to seeing it!
Re: Fire In Babylon
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:55 pm
by Dog_ger
What a fabulous era in World Cricket.
I will definately be getting hold of this dvd.
Re: Fire In Babylon
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:24 am
by The Sleeping Giant
Watched the movie last night. A must see for all cricket lovers. I vaguely remember the WI tour in 1979/80, so it was great to see some of the highlights from back then. Watching Viv Richards being bounced by Rodney Hogg, loose his cap, pick it up, brush the dust off, then hook the very next ball for 6 was fantastic. As someone said in the movie, "Viv was the only player who could intimidate players with a bat in his hand". The WI copped plenty before their golden run of wins, and when they gave it back, some teams and countries did not like it at all.
Re: Fire In Babylon
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:55 pm
by Rik E Boy
FORM IS TEMPORARY. CLASS IS PERMANENT.
Absolute gun was Viv, my favourite Cricketer. No helmets for him.
regards,
REB
Re: Fire In Babylon
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:50 pm
by am Bays
I rememebr Wayne Phillips telling a story of when Marshall came back into the WI side in the '84 series in the Carribean he and Garner just spent the 1st hour of the 1st Australian Innings of the 3rd test seeing how far they could push Dujon back.
Wickets, runs immaterial. They just wanted to push him back further than what he stood for the other bloke the previous over. Phillips said it was scary. "Dujie how far you back for Joel?" "20 yards" said Dujon, "For me you stand 22". Next Over, "Dujie how far are you for marshy?" "22 yards" "Ok for me, you stand back 24"
Marshall just wanted to show he was still the man to lead the attack, Garner wanted to keep it after the first two tests....
Re: Fire In Babylon
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:40 pm
by smac
Just finished watching this. It's porn for cricket lovers.
Best sport doco I've ever seen.
Re: Fire In Babylon
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:08 pm
by Hondo
Wow, looks like a must see
Is it in the cinemas currently? Where do we see it?
An amazing team full of amazing sportsman. How much money did they make for the ACB and Channel 9 from 1979-1995?