A down-on-his-luck film director sets fire to his home so he can collect the insurance money and fund his new movie. But crime apparently does pay, because once the rumor mill gets wind of ...
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Title: Burning Down the House (2001)
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Jake Seiling
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Arnie Green
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Ceasar Cavaricci | ... |
Ray
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Arthur Kranston
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Bartender
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Concierge
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Pierre
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Carolina
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Bob Washington
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Francois
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Darnell Dalton | ... |
Man at Bar
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A down-on-his-luck film director sets fire to his home so he can collect the insurance money and fund his new movie. But crime apparently does pay, because once the rumor mill gets wind of his plans, everyone suddenly wants a slice of his new project's pie. Written by Anonymous
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7 February 2001 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
High Tension in the Tropics See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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(from 1970)
Written by Peter Green
Performed by Fleetwood Mac
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The title is taken from a song by U.S. group "Talking Heads". See more »Soundtracks
Rattlesnake Shake(from 1970)
Written by Peter Green
Performed by Fleetwood Mac
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Very offbeat black comedy like a low budget version of The Player with the great John Savage starring as a former big time director who literally has his house burnt down to finance a movie. The beginning of the film is a bit slow but then it turns into a manic rush of madcap highjinx watching Savage with his B Producer 'uh nut ball friend (James Wilder) trying to get their movie made. Great cast with even a cameo by Mick Fleetwood.