The Extinction of Fireflies
Synopsis
Set over Labor Day Weekend in coastal New England, a middle-aged playwright invites longtime friend and legendary TV diva, Charlotte Christian, and occasionally working actor friend, Jay Mulch, to read his latest dramatic effort, "The Extinction of Fireflies", based on the epic romance of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his teenage lover Antinous. But when Jay brings along his new (and younger) lover Callisto, the feedback is spectacular and the fireworks begin to fly!
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"The Extinction of Fireflies" Trailer [2021]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-27
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- Director
- James Andrew Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- James Andrew Walsh
- Original Score
- Dudley Saunders
- Original Title
- The Extinction of Fireflies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
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James Andrew Walsh
James Andrew Walsh
Dudley Saunders
David Zapatka
James Andrew Walsh
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James Andrew Walsh
Director
James Andrew Walsh
Writer
James Andrew Walsh
Producer
Dudley Saunders
Original Music Composer
David Zapatka
Director of Photography
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What is The Extinction of Fireflies about?
Set over Labor Day Weekend in coastal New England, a middle-aged playwright invites longtime friend and legendary TV diva, Charlotte Christian, and occasionally working actor friend, Jay Mulch, to read his latest dramatic effort, "The Extinction of Fireflies", based on the epic romance of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his teenage lover Antinous. But when Jay brings along his new (and younger) lover Callisto, the feedback is spectacular and the fireworks begin to fly!
Who directed The Extinction of Fireflies?
The Extinction of Fireflies was directed by James Andrew Walsh.
Who stars in The Extinction of Fireflies?
The principal cast of The Extinction of Fireflies includes Michael Urie, Tracie Bennett, Drew Droege, Kario Marcel.
When was The Extinction of Fireflies released and how long is it?
The Extinction of Fireflies was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Extinction of Fireflies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Extinction of Fireflies was composed by Dudley Saunders.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Extinction of Fireflies?
The Extinction of Fireflies holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.