The Substance of Fire

1996, Lgbtq+/Drama, 1h 41m

10 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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A dictatorial New York publishing magnate (Ron Rifkin) goes into decline after his heirs rebel and take over his company.

Cast & Crew

Ron Rifkin
Isaac Geldhart
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Geldhart
Tony Goldwyn
Aaron Geldhart
Timothy Hutton
Martin Geldhart
Ronny Graham
Louis Foukold
Elizabeth Franz
Miss Barzakian
David S. Howard
Dr. Bernard Kramer
Benjamin Ungar
Young Isaac Geldhart
Tom McDermott
Old Printer
George Morfogen
Otto the printer
Lee Grant
Cora Cahn
Eric Bogosian
Gene Byck
Gil Bellows
Val Chenard
John Sullivan
Stewart
Sophia Salguero
Rachel
John Patrick Walker
Peter
Roger Rees
Max
Adolph Green
Mr. Musselblatt
Daniel Sullivan
Director
Jon Robin Baitz
Producer
Randy Finch
Producer
Ron Kastner
Producer
Jon Robin Baitz
Writer
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