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The Bonfire of the Vanities

R2h 5m1990Brian De Palma
IMDb: 5.6/10Rotten: 15%Metacritic: 27/100
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"Take 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."

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.

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JournalistSuccessSatireLoversBad LuckBrokerSocial SatireYellow-journalismStock BrokerBlack Comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) about?

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.

Who stars in The Bonfire of the Vanities?

The Bonfire of the Vanities stars Tom Hanks (Sherman McCoy), Bruce Willis (Peter Fallow), Melanie Griffith (Maria Ruskin), Kim Cattrall (Judy McCoy), Saul Rubinek (Jed Kramer). The film was directed by Brian De Palma.

How long is The Bonfire of the Vanities?

The Bonfire of the Vanities has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated R.

Is The Bonfire of the Vanities worth watching?

The Bonfire of the Vanities holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 15. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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