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Burning Down the House

20011h 24mPhilippe Mora
IMDb 5.0

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A down-on-his-luck film director sets fire to his home so he can collect the insurance money and fund his new movie. But crime apparently does pay, because once the rumor mill gets wind of his plans, everyone suddenly wants a slice of his new project's pie.

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What is Burning Down the House (2001) about?

A down-on-his-luck film director sets fire to his home so he can collect the insurance money and fund his new movie. But crime apparently does pay, because once the rumor mill gets wind of his plans, everyone suddenly wants a slice of his new project's pie.

Who stars in Burning Down the House?

Burning Down the House stars John Savage (Jake Seiling), James Wilder (Arnie Green), Joanne Baron (Brenda Goodman), David Keith (Carolina), Arye Gross (Bob Washington). The film was directed by Philippe Mora.

How long is Burning Down the House?

Burning Down the House has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001.

Is Burning Down the House worth watching?

Burning Down the House holds an IMDb rating of 5.0/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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