The Substance of Fire (1996)
Movie 1h 42m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 1996, The Substance of Fire is a drama movie. It is directed by Daniel J. Sullivan. The cast includes Ron Rifkin, Tony Goldwyn and Timothy Hutton. The running time is 1h 42m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
Isaac Geldhart is a Holocaust survivor who, overcome by grief at the recent death of his wife, seems determined to run his publishing firm into the ground by printing books that have no hope of financial success. His son Aaron, who also works at the company, grows frustrated with Isaac's emotional decline and attempts to take over the firm. The resulting crisis involves Isaac's other two children, his daughter Sarah and his dying son Martin.
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Cast & crew
- Daniel J. SullivanDirector
- Ron Rifkinas Isaac Geldhart
- Tony Goldwynas Aaron Geldhart
- Timothy Huttonas Martin Geldhart
- Eric Bogosianas Gene Byck
- Sarah Jessica Parkeras Sarah Geldhart
- Debra Monkas Martha Hackett
- Lee Grantas Cora Cahn
- Gil Bellowsas Val Chenard
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Questions about The Substance of Fire
- What genre is The Substance of Fire?
- The Substance of Fire is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Substance of Fire?
- Ron Rifkin, Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Hutton, Eric Bogosian, Sarah Jessica Parker appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Substance of Fire?
- Daniel J. Sullivan directed The Substance of Fire.
- How long is The Substance of Fire?
- The Substance of Fire runs for 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- Is The Substance of Fire worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Substance of Fire?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
