The Bonfire of the Vanities
Summary: After his mistress runs over a young teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight and attracts the interest of a down-and-out reporter.
Runtime: 2 h 05 min
MPAA: R
Production: Warner Bros.
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 47,000,000
Domestic: $ 15,691,192
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