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The Substance of Fire (1997): Ratings & Box Office

The Substance of Fire (1997) movie poster

The Substance of Fire is a 1997 drama directed by Daniel J. Sullivan. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $31,638 worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$31.6K
Metascore
54
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The Substance of Fire (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Substance of Fire About?

The premise of The Substance of Fire without spoilers.

A renowned book publisher faces a crisis when his son encourages him to alter a hugely popular novel to maximize profits. The publisher's unwavering principles clash with his son’s ambition, creating conflict within the family and challenging the foundations of their publishing empire. Loyalties are questioned and the future of the business hangs in the balance as they struggle to reconcile artistic integrity and commercial success.

The Substance of Fire Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • book
  • screenplay adapted by author
  • publishing
  • family relationships
  • suvivor
  • father
  • based on play
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The Director of The Substance of Fire

Directed by Daniel J. Sullivan.

Ratings

The Substance of Fire Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Substance of Fire 54 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Substance of Fire Box Office

The Substance of Fire grossed $31,638 worldwide.

1997 box office

Worldwide gross

$31.6K

US & Canada
$31.6K
Cars

Cars in The Substance of Fire

23 cars on screen, including the 1997 Ford Econoline and the 1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale.

All 23 cars
  • 1997 Ford Econoline in The Substance of Fire 1997 Ford Econoline Important role
  • 1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale in The Substance of Fire 1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Important role
  • Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana in The Substance of Fire Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana Important role
  • AM General HMMWV M1025 in The Substance of Fire AM General HMMWV M1025 Minor role
Details

The Substance of Fire Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “La esencia del fuego” and “A tűz melege”.

Also known as
  • La esencia del fuego
  • A tűz melege
  • Zkouška ohněm
  • L’essència del foc

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FAQ

The Substance of Fire FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Substance of Fire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Substance of Fire?

The Substance of Fire runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Substance of Fire released?

The Substance of Fire was released on March 14, 1997.

Who directed The Substance of Fire?

The Substance of Fire was directed by Daniel J. Sullivan.

More films by Daniel J. Sullivan

How much did The Substance of Fire make at the box office?

The Substance of Fire grossed $31,638 worldwide.

How is The Substance of Fire rated?

The Substance of Fire has 54 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does The Substance of Fire have a post-credit scene?

No. The Substance of Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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