Movie

The Substance of Fire

“Doing What Is Right... Could Cost Him Everything.”

★ 6.4(7)19961h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Daniel J. Sullivan
Release date: 1996-09-11
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Miramax

The Substance of Fire — trailer

About The Substance of Fire

The Substance of Fire is a 1996 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Daniel J. Sullivan, starring Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Hutton and Ron Rifkin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Substance of Fire in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Isaac Geldhart is a Holocaust survivor who, overcome by grief at the recent death of his wife, seems determined to run his publishing firm into the ground by printing books that have no hope of financial success. His son Aaron, who also works at the company, grows frustrated with Isaac's emotional decline and attempts to take over the firm. The resulting crisis involves Isaac's other two children, his daughter Sarah and his dying son Martin.

Cast

Tony Goldwyn

Aaron Geldhart

Timothy Hutton

Martin Geldhart

Ron Rifkin

Isaac Geldhart

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Geldhart

Lee Grant

Cora Cahn

Elizabeth Franz

Miss Barzakian

Benjamin Ungar

Young Issac

Roger Rees

Max

Viola Davis

Nurse

Adolph Green

Mr. Musselblatt

Debra Monk

Martha Hackett

Tom McDermott

Old Printer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Substance of Fire in Taiwan?+

The Substance of Fire is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Substance of Fire on Netflix?+

The Substance of Fire is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

How long is The Substance of Fire?+

The Substance of Fire has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Substance of Fire?+

The Substance of Fire stars Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Hutton, Ron Rifkin, Sarah Jessica Parker and Lee Grant.

When did The Substance of Fire come out?+

The Substance of Fire is a 1996 movie directed by Daniel J. Sullivan.

What genre is The Substance of Fire?+

The Substance of Fire is Drama film.

Who directed The Substance of Fire?+

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