Breathing Fire
Synopsis
Michael, a Vietnam vet with two kids, pulls off a bank heist with his gang, which includes the bank's manager. To ensure the loyalty of everyone involved, Mike makes a special set of keys, so that the hiding place for the loot can only be opened if all the members are present. The bank manager, however, gets cold feet and tries to back out, so Mike and his buddies kill him and his wife. His daughter, however, gets hold of the key and runs for help to David, one of her father's old friends who also happens to be a Vietnam vet and a former comrade of Michael's. Will David be able to protect his friend's daughter?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lou Kennedy, Brandon Pender, Brandon De-Wilde
- Screenplay & Story
- Wayne Yee, Raymond Mahoney
- Original Score
- Paul Hertzog
- Original Title
- Breathing Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Kennedy, Brandon Pender, Brandon De-Wilde
Wayne Yee, Raymond Mahoney
Paul Hertzog
Henry Chinon
William Young, Rick Mitchell
Brandon Pender, Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, Wayne Yee
Department Leadership Roster
Lou Kennedy
Director
Wayne Yee
Screenplay
Raymond Mahoney
Screenplay
Brandon Pender
Director
William Young
Editor
Wayne Yee
Producer
William Young
Editor
Rick Mitchell
Editor
Paul Hertzog
Original Music Composer
Henry Chinon
Director of Photography
Brandon De-Wilde
Director
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breathing Fire
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What is Breathing Fire about?
Michael, a Vietnam vet with two kids, pulls off a bank heist with his gang, which includes the bank's manager. To ensure the loyalty of everyone involved, Mike makes a special set of keys, so that the hiding place for the loot can only be opened if all the members are present. The bank manager, however, gets cold feet and tries to back out, so Mike and his buddies kill him and his wife. His daughter, however, gets hold of the key and runs for help to David, one of her father's old friends who also happens to be a Vietnam vet and a former comrade of Michael's. Will David be able to protect his friend's daughter?
Who directed Breathing Fire?
Breathing Fire was directed by Lou Kennedy, Brandon Pender, Brandon De-Wilde.
Who stars in Breathing Fire?
The principal cast of Breathing Fire includes Ke Huy Quan, Eddie Saavedra, Jerry Trimble, Bolo Yeung, Ed Neil.
When was Breathing Fire released and how long is it?
Breathing Fire was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Breathing Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breathing Fire was composed by Paul Hertzog.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breathing Fire?
Breathing Fire holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).