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Burn!

"The man who sells war."

December 21, 1969 2h 9m 6.8/10 (126 votes)

Originally released in 1969. Burn! is a history/drama film. directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, and Renato Salvatori

Synopsis

The professional mercenary Sir William Walker instigates a slave revolt on the Caribbean island of Queimada in order to help improve the British sugar trade. Years later he is sent again to deal with the same rebels that he built up because they have seized too much power that now threatens British sugar interests.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 21, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 2h 9m 129 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (126 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • PEA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burn! about?

The professional mercenary Sir William Walker instigates a slave revolt on the Caribbean island of Queimada in order to help improve the British sugar trade. Years later he is sent again to deal wi...

Who directed Burn!?

Burn! was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.

How long is Burn!?

Burn! has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).

When was Burn! released?

Burn! was released on December 21, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Burn!?

The main cast of Burn! includes Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, Renato Salvatori, Dana Ghia, Valeria Ferran Wanani.

Is Burn! worth watching?

Burn! has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 126 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.