Sure Fire
Synopsis
Set in the quasi-Biblical splendor of the Mormon Dixie of central Utah, Sure Fire follows the trajectory of an American archetype, the small town entrepreneur seized by visions of fortune. Wes, eager to sell out the local grandeur to the wealthy hordes of Southern California, wheels and deals in real-estate, but more fundamentally he hones in directly to the get-rich-quick schemes for which America is famed. Sweeping up family and friends into his monomania, Wes' zealotry leads inevitably to tragedy.
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Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Jost
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Jost
- Original Score
- Erling Wold
- Original Title
- Sure Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Complex Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Erling Wold
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Henry S. Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Jost
Director
Jon Jost
Writer
Jon Jost
Editor
Jon Jost
Director of Photography
Henry S. Rosenthal
Producer
Erling Wold
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sure Fire
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What is Sure Fire about?
Set in the quasi-Biblical splendor of the Mormon Dixie of central Utah, Sure Fire follows the trajectory of an American archetype, the small town entrepreneur seized by visions of fortune. Wes, eager to sell out the local grandeur to the wealthy hordes of Southern California, wheels and deals in real-estate, but more fundamentally he hones in directly to the get-rich-quick schemes for which America is famed. Sweeping up family and friends into his monomania, Wes' zealotry leads inevitably to tragedy.
Who directed Sure Fire?
Sure Fire was directed by Jon Jost.
Who stars in Sure Fire?
The principal cast of Sure Fire includes Tom Blair, Kristi Hager, Robert Ernst, Kate Dezina, Phillip R. Brown.
When was Sure Fire released and how long is it?
Sure Fire was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Sure Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sure Fire was composed by Erling Wold.