The Substance of Fire
"Doing What Is Right... Could Cost Him Everything."
Originally released in 1996. The Substance of Fire is a drama film. directed by Daniel J. Sullivan.
Starring Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Hutton, and Ron Rifkin
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Substance of Fire about?
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 fin...
Who directed The Substance of Fire?
The Substance of Fire was directed by Daniel J. Sullivan.
How long is The Substance of Fire?
The Substance of Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Substance of Fire released?
The Substance of Fire was released on September 11, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Substance of Fire?
The main cast of The Substance of Fire includes Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Hutton, Ron Rifkin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lee Grant.