The Substance of Fire
The Substance of Fire is a 1996 Drama film released on 11th September; Daniel J. Sullivan directed the film which stars Viola Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Ron Rifkin.
Isaac Geldhart is a Holocaust survivor who, overcome by grief at the recent death of his wife, seems determined to run his publishing firm into the ground by printing books that have no hope of financial success. His son Aaron, who also works at the company, grows frustrated with Isaac's emotional decline and attempts to take over the firm. The resulting crisis involves Isaac's other two children, his daughter Sarah and his dying son Martin.
Cast (39)
Production Companies
The Substance of Fire Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
3% 13-19
10% 20-29
15% 30-39
5% 40-49
10% 50-59
10% 60-69
5% 70-79
3% 80-89
38% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
31% Female
69% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
The Substance of Fire FAQ
When was The Substance of Fire released?
The Substance of Fire was released on Wednesday September 11th, 1996.
Is The Substance of Fire on Netflix?
No, The Substance of Fire is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is The Substance of Fire on Amazon Prime?
No, The Substance of Fire is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is The Substance of Fire on Disney Plus?
No, The Substance of Fire is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States