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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.
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How long is The Substance of Fire?
The Substance of Fire has a runtime of 1h 42m (1 hour and 42 minutes).
Who directed The Substance of Fire?
The Substance of Fire was directed by Daniel J. Sullivan and released in 1996.
What genre is The Substance of Fire?
The Substance of Fire is a Drama film (1996).
Who stars in The Substance of Fire?
The cast of The Substance of Fire includes Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Hutton, Ron Rifkin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lee Grant.
What is the TMDB rating for The Substance of Fire?
The Substance of Fire has a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 7 votes.
