The Substance of Fire 1996 Movie

IMDB Rating 5.9  (1K)
Publishing magnate refuses to publish a book by his son's male lover so the kids buy out their father and run it themselves! More details

Directors

Daniel J. Sullivan

Cast

Tony GoldwynBenjamin UngarTimothy Hutton

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