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The Burning Plain 2008

“Their passion has marked them for life.”

Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Director
Guillermo Arriaga
Networks
Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, 2929 Productions, Costa Films
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 R DramaRomanceCrime Released
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What is The Burning Plain?

The Burning Plain is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Crime.

Type
Film
Year
2008
Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Release date
Nov 7, 2008
Studios
Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, 2929 Productions, Costa Films
Genres
Drama, Romance, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
Episode runtime
~111 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, 2929 Productions, Costa Films

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The Burning Plain is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, 2929 Productions, Costa Films. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A burning trailer on a plain reveals a tangled love affair with deadly secrets.”

Reasons to watch
  • Compelling performances from Charlize Theron and John Corbett
  • Narrative weaves drama, romance, and crime
  • Directed by acclaimed writer Guillermo Arriaga
Keep in mind
  • At 1h51m, the pacing is deliberate
  • User ratings average around 70%

Watch it if you appreciate emotionally charged dramas that intertwine love and crime across stark landscapes.

The film contains adult themes of adultery and violence, making it suitable for mature audiences.

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Who directed The Burning Plain?

The film was directed by Guillermo Arriaga.

What genres describe the film?

It is classified as drama, romance, and crime.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes.

When was The Burning Plain released?

It was released in 2008, with a US release date of September 18, 2009.

What is the basic premise of the story?

A burning trailer on a plain leads to the discovery of two adulterous lovers and hints at a hidden connection between their families.

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