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The Burning Plain(2008)

1h 51mDrama, Romance, CrimeSpanish
6.6/10
463 user ratings

Their passion has marked them for life.

Overview

A trailer is burning in the middle of a plain. The bodies of two adulterous lovers are found. Scenes from both families, before and after the dramatic events, suggest an unusual connection between them. But what is their secret?

Director

Guillermo Arriaga

Studio

Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation

Budget

$20M

Revenue

$6M

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Cast

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

as Sylvia / Mariana

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

as Gina

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

as Young Mariana

Joaquim de Almeida

Joaquim de Almeida

as Nick Martinez

John Corbett

John Corbett

as John

Robin Tunney

Robin Tunney

as Laura

Fernanda Romero

Fernanda Romero

as Sophie

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

as Robert

Danny Pino

Danny Pino

as Santiago Martinez

José María Yázpik

José María Yázpik

as Carlos Alarid

J. D. Pardo

J. D. Pardo

as Young Santiago

Rachel Ticotin

Rachel Ticotin

as Ana

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2008

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

Spanish

Rating

6.6 / 10

Budget

$20M

Box Office

$6M

Production Companies

Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation • 2929 Productions • Costa Films

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Where can I watch The Burning Plain?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Burning Plain (2008).

What is The Burning Plain about?

A trailer is burning in the middle of a plain. The bodies of two adulterous lovers are found. Scenes from both families, before and after the dramatic events, suggest an unusual connection between them. But what is their secret?

Who directed The Burning Plain?

The Burning Plain was directed by Guillermo Arriaga and released in 2008. It is a drama, romance, crime film.

How long is The Burning Plain?

The Burning Plain has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

Who stars in The Burning Plain?

The cast of The Burning Plain includes Charlize Theron as Sylvia / Mariana, Kim Basinger as Gina, Jennifer Lawrence as Young Mariana, Joaquim de Almeida as Nick Martinez, John Corbett as John and more.

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