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Release Year1990
Runtime2h 05m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes551
DirectorBrian De Palma
WritersMichael Cristofer
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Bonfire of the Vanities
About The Bonfire of the Vanities
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.
Directed by Brian De Palma, The Bonfire of the Vanities leans on a strong ensemble — Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1990.
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