Burn Country
Synopsis
A former war journalist now writing for a paper in Northern California is drawn into conflict at home.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 9, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Olds
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Olds, Paul Felten
- Original Title
- Burn Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Rabbit Bandini Films, HEART-headed Productions, ACE Productions, Gigi Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Olds
Ian Olds, Paul Felten
Adam Newport-Berra
Jennifer Glynn, Caroline von Kuhn
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Olds
Director
Ian Olds
Writer
Jennifer Glynn
Producer
Adam Newport-Berra
Director of Photography
Caroline von Kuhn
Producer
Ian Olds
Screenplay
Paul Felten
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burn Country
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What is Burn Country about?
A former war journalist now writing for a paper in Northern California is drawn into conflict at home.
Who directed Burn Country?
Burn Country was directed by Ian Olds.
Who stars in Burn Country?
The principal cast of Burn Country includes Dominic Rains, Melissa Leo, James Franco, Rachel Brosnahan, Thomas Jay Ryan.
When was Burn Country released and how long is it?
Burn Country was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.