The Burning Plain(2008)
Their passion has marked them for life.
The Burning Plain Synopsis
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?
The Burning Plain (2008) is a drama, romance and crime film directed by Guillermo Arriaga, released on November 7, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence and Joaquim de Almeida. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 477 ratings.
- Director:
- Guillermo Arriaga
- Writers:
- Guillermo Arriaga
- Producers:
- Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Elswit
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, 2929 Productions, Costa Films
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,642,478
- Status:
- Released
The Burning Plain (2008) Trailer
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The Burning Plain (2008) Original Trailer [FHD]
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The Burning Plain - Trailer Starring Charlize Theron
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The Burning Plain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlize Theron
as Sylvia / Mariana
Kim Basinger
as Gina
Jennifer Lawrence
as Young Mariana
Joaquim de Almeida
as Nick Martinez
John Corbett
as John
Robin Tunney
as Laura
Fernanda Romero
as Sophie
Brett Cullen
as Robert
Danny Pino
as Santiago Martinez
José María Yázpik
as Carlos Alarid
J. D. Pardo
as Young Santiago
Rachel Ticotin
as Ana
Key crew
Directed by Guillermo Arriaga, written by Guillermo Arriaga, produced by Laurie MacDonald and Walter F. Parkes.
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The Burning Plain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 477 ratings.
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The Burning Plain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Burning Plain online?
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The Burning Plain (2008) is available to stream on fuboTV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Burning Plain?
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The main cast of The Burning Plain (2008) includes Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence, Joaquim de Almeida and John Corbett. The film was directed by Guillermo Arriaga. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Burning Plain released?
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The Burning Plain was released on November 7, 2008 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Burning Plain worth watching?
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The Burning Plain (2008) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 477 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Burning Plain?
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