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The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)

"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."

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ComedyDrama

Directed by Brian De Palma

Rating

5.6/10

Runtime

2h 5m

Language

EN

Release

December 21, 1990

Director

Brian De Palma

Official Trailer

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Overview

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.

Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Sherman McCoy

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

Peter Fallow

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith

Maria Ruskin

Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall

Judy McCoy

Saul Rubinek

Saul Rubinek

Jed Kramer

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Judge Leonard White

John Hancock

John Hancock

Reverend Bacon

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Tom Killian

Clifton James

Clifton James

Albert Fox

Louis Giambalvo

Louis Giambalvo

Ray Andruitti

Barton Heyman

Barton Heyman

Det. Martin

Norman Parker

Norman Parker

Det. Goldberg

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Bonfire of the Vanities. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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