Wildfire
“Apart they're dangerous. Together they're deadly.”
Synopsis
Since they met the first time in boarding school as little kids, it was obvious that the orphans Kay and Dave would become a couple. But at sixteen, Dave foolishly attempted to rob a bank with a water pistol, and ended up in jail for eight years. Meanwhile Kay was sent to foster parents, where she met the successful business man Mike, whom she married and bore two kids. Now Frank is released from prison and immediately starts wooing Kay again. Although she's happy with Mike, she can't withdraw herself completely. Old memories and her husband's jealousy make her spend more and more time with him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zalman King
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Bright, Zalman King
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Wildfire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zalman King
Matthew Bright, Zalman King
Maurice Jarre
Wilmer Butler
William D. Gordean, Danford B. Greene
Jerry Tokofsky, Irvin Kershner, Stanley R. Zupnik
Department Leadership Roster
Zalman King
Director
Matthew Bright
Writer
Zalman King
Writer
Jerry Tokofsky
Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Kirkland
Production Design
William D. Gordean
Editor
Danford B. Greene
Editor
Theadora Van Runkle
Costume Design
Stanley R. Zupnik
Producer
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfire
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What is Wildfire about?
Since they met the first time in boarding school as little kids, it was obvious that the orphans Kay and Dave would become a couple. But at sixteen, Dave foolishly attempted to rob a bank with a water pistol, and ended up in jail for eight years. Meanwhile Kay was sent to foster parents, where she met the successful business man Mike, whom she married and bore two kids. Now Frank is released from prison and immediately starts wooing Kay again. Although she's happy with Mike, she can't withdraw herself completely. Old memories and her husband's jealousy make her spend more and more time with him.
Who directed Wildfire?
Wildfire was directed by Zalman King.
Who stars in Wildfire?
The principal cast of Wildfire includes Steven Bauer, Linda Fiorentino, Will Patton, Marshall Bell, Richard Bradford.
When was Wildfire released and how long is it?
Wildfire was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Wildfire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wildfire was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wildfire?
Wildfire holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).