Slow Burn (2007): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Slow Burn is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Wayne Beach, starring Ray Liotta, Jolene Blalock and LL Cool J. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Wayne Beach
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Slow Burn About?
The premise of Slow Burn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Consumed by grief and rage after his son's murder, a father struggles to cope with the unbearable loss. Driven by a desire for vengeance, he embarks on a dangerous path, uncovering a web of dark secrets and confronting unsettling truths about those around him. He must confront not only the perpetrators but also the escalating toll on his own life.
Slow Burn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- peeping
- cardboard cutout
- envelope of money
- cell phone
- district attorney
- interview
- prosecutor
- murder
- reporter
- cayman islands
- arrest
- police chief
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- blackout
- flashlight
- suspicion
- undercover agent
- fbi agent
- police officer killed
- police officer shot
- shot in the back
- blackmail
- exploding building
- riot
- chameleon
- dripping blood
- trail of blood
- apartment
- fundraiser
- model
- real estate
- shot to death
- shot in the chest
- shootout
- manipulation
- held at gunpoint
- mistaken identity
- chess
- pool table
- racial slur
- telescope
- bartender
- party
- swat team
- reference to mother teresa
- reference to bill clinton
- deception
- mask
- beauty parlor
- photo album
- photograph
Slow Burn Cast
Ray Liotta leads the cast, with Jolene Blalock and LL Cool J. Directed by Wayne Beach.
- Director Wayne Beach
Slow Burn Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Slow Burn 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
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Slow Burn Plot Summary
What happens in Slow Burn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ford Cole, portrayed by Ray Liotta, is a determined district attorney from the bustling city eyeing the prestigious mayoral office. However, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of deception when his assistant district attorney, Jolene Blalock as Nora Timmer, admits to killing a man while claiming it was self-defense. The situation escalates dramatically when a mysterious individual named LL Cool J arrives at the police station, challenging Nora’s account of the event.
Full summary
The whole story of Slow Burn, scene by scene
Slow Burn Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Slow Burn.
How Well Do You Know Slow Burn?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character pursuing a mayoral campaign?
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Slow Burn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Slow Burn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Slow Burn?
Slow Burn runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Slow Burn released?
Slow Burn was released on April 13, 2007.
Who directed Slow Burn?
Slow Burn was directed by Wayne Beach.
Who is in the cast of Slow Burn?
Slow Burn stars Ray Liotta, Jolene Blalock and LL Cool J.
How is Slow Burn rated?
Slow Burn has 5.7/10 on IMDb and 34 on Metacritic.
Does Slow Burn have a post-credit scene?
No. Slow Burn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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