The Bonfire of the Vanities
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- Drama
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.
The Bonfire of the Vanities is a 1990 comedy-drama directed by Brian De Palma that follows a wealthy Wall Street trader whose affair and a hit-and-run incident spiral into public scandal. Based on Tom Wolfe's acclaimed novel, the film explores how media frenzy and opportunism exploit a man's fall from grace in 1980s New York.
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Tom HanksSherman McCoy
Bruce WillisPeter Fallow
Melanie GriffithMaria Ruskin
Kim CattrallJudy McCoy
Saul RubinekJed Kramer
Morgan FreemanJudge Leonard White
John HancockReverend Bacon
Kevin DunnTom Killian
Clifton JamesAlbert Fox
Louis GiambalvoRay Andruitti
Barton HeymanDet. Martin
Norman ParkerDet. Goldberg
Donald MoffatMr. McCoy
Alan KingArthur Ruskin
Beth BroderickCaroline Heftshank
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When was The Bonfire of the Vanities released?
The film was released on December 21, 1990.
Where can I watch The Bonfire of the Vanities?
The film is available on various streaming and rental platforms; check your preferred service for current availability as licenses vary by region.
Who stars in The Bonfire of the Vanities?
The film features Tom Hanks as the Wall Street trader and Bruce Willis as the reporter, along with a supporting cast including Melanie Griffith and Morgan Freeman.
Is The Bonfire of the Vanities based on a book?
Yes, it is adapted from Tom Wolfe's 1987 satirical novel of the same name, which was a bestseller when released.
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