Substance of Fire (1996)

Synopsis: An adaptation of Jon Robin Baitz's popular stage play. Rigid, domineering publishing magnate Isaac Geldhart has never been much of a father to his three children. A final showdown occurs when he... An adaptation of Jon Robin Baitz's popular stage play. Rigid, domineering publishing magnate Isaac Geldhart has never been much of a father to his three children. A final showdown occurs when he refuses to publish a hot book written by his son's male lover. In retaliation, the siblings buy out their father's failing company and run it themselves, successfully. Isaac then breaks all ties to his children and starts his own rival business -- which falters. On the brink of professional and personal failure, Isaac begins a downward spiral, from which he may never recover. [More]

Starring: Ron Rifkin, Tony Goldwyn, Sarah Jessica Parker, Timothy Hutton

Starring: Ron Rifkin, Tony Goldwyn, Sarah Jessica Parker, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Graham, Gil Bellows, Eric Bogosian, Roger Rees, Elizabeth Franz

Director: Daniel Sullivan

Director: Daniel Sullivan
Screenwriter: Jon Robin Baitz

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