The Burning Plain
“Their passion has marked them for life.”
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?
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The Burning Plain (2008) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-16
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Charlize Theron
Sylvia / Mariana
Kim Basinger
Gina
Jennifer Lawrence
Young Mariana
Joaquim de Almeida
Nick Martinez
John Corbett
John
Robin Tunney
Laura
Fernanda Romero
Sophie
Brett Cullen
Robert
Danny Pino
Santiago Martinez
José María Yázpik
Carlos Alarid
J. D. Pardo
Young Santiago
Rachel Ticotin
Ana
Tessa Ía
Maria Martinez
Diego J. Torres
Cristobal
Gray Eubank
Lawrence
Kacie Thomas
Vivi
José Gallardo Jr.
Xavier
Rosalia de Aragon
Aunt Rebecca
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 18, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 29, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.28x
-$14.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guillermo Arriaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillermo Arriaga
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer, Omar Rodríguez-López
- Original Title
- The Burning Plain
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, 2929 Productions, Costa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guillermo Arriaga
Guillermo Arriaga
Hans Zimmer, Omar Rodríguez-López
Robert Elswit, John Toll
Craig Wood
Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes, Mark Cuban
Department Leadership Roster
Guillermo Arriaga
Director
Guillermo Arriaga
Screenplay
Laurie MacDonald
Producer
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Craig Wood
Editor
Dan Leigh
Production Design
Cindy Evans
Costume Design
Jamie Hallett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Charlie Iturriaga
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peewee Piemonte
Stunt Coordinator
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Omar Rodríguez-López
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Burning Plain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Burning Plain about?
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?
Who directed The Burning Plain?
The Burning Plain was directed by Guillermo Arriaga.
Who stars in The Burning Plain?
The principal cast of The Burning Plain includes Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence, Joaquim de Almeida, John Corbett.
When was The Burning Plain released and how long is it?
The Burning Plain was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Burning Plain?
The Burning Plain had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $5.6M at the worldwide box office (0.28 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Burning Plain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Burning Plain was composed by Hans Zimmer, Omar Rodríguez-López.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Burning Plain?
The Burning Plain holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).