Release Date
September 18, 2009 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
January 12, 2010 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Guillermo Arriaga
Writer
Guillermo Arriaga
Cast
Kim Basinger, Charlize Theron, Danny Pino, Martin Papazian, Tessa Ia
Studio
Running Time
106 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for sexuality, nudity and language
What is The Burning Plain about?
"The Burning Plain" weaves together two storylines taking place in the past and present.
A romantic mystery about a woman on the edge who takes an emotional journey back to the defining moment of her life. Oscar-winner Charlize Theron plays Sylvia, a beautiful restaurant manager whose cool, professional demeanor masks the sexually charged storm within. When a stranger from Mexico confronts her with her mysterious past, Sylvia is launched into a journey through space and time... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Sex and fire unite in The Burning Plain, a 2009 drama by writer/director Guillermo Arriaga. Though it received little promotion during its release period, the Charlize Theron-starring film is a surprisingly engaging little film. The Burning Plain isn't amazing, but it is worth seeing. Full movie review »
