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The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)

โ€œTake one Wall Street tycoon, his Fifth Avenue mistress, a reporter hungry for fame, and make the wrong turn in The Bronx...then sit back and watch the sparks fly.โ€

5.6/10 ยท 559 votes 2h 5m r ComedyDrama

#67 of 69 films from 1990 #2629 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Brian De Palma ยท Written by Michael Cristofer, Tom Wolfe

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Overview

After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight; A down-and-out reporter breaks the story and opportunists clamber to use it to their advantage.

Cast

Tom Hanksas Sherman McCoy
Bruce Willisas Peter Fallow
Melanie Griffithas Maria Ruskin
Kim Cattrallas Judy McCoy
Saul Rubinekas Jed Kramer
Morgan Freemanas Judge Leonard White
John Hancockas Reverend Bacon
Kevin Dunnas Tom Killian
Clifton Jamesas Albert Fox
Louis Giambalvoas Ray Andruitti
Barton Heymanas Det. Martin
Norman Parkeras Det. Goldberg
Donald Moffatas Mr. McCoy
Alan Kingas Arthur Ruskin

Facts

Release dateDecember 21, 1990
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) โ€” longer as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$47,000,000
Box office$15,691,192 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0099165

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Questions

How long is The Bonfire of the Vanities?
The Bonfire of the Vanities runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is The Bonfire of the Vanities worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 559 votes, which places it #67 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 4%) and #2629 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Bonfire of the Vanities?
The Bonfire of the Vanities was directed by Brian De Palma. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scarface (1983), The Untouchables (1987), Carlito's Way (1993).
Who stars in The Bonfire of the Vanities?
Tom Hanks as Sherman McCoy; Bruce Willis as Peter Fallow; Melanie Griffith as Maria Ruskin; Kim Cattrall as Judy McCoy; Saul Rubinek as Jed Kramer; Morgan Freeman as Judge Leonard White.
What is The Bonfire of the Vanities rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Bonfire of the Vanities?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/13035.

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