Fire Sale
"The Fikus Family: They're Not Roasted. They're Not Salted. They're Just Plain Nuts."
Originally released in 1977. Fire Sale is a comedy film. directed by Alan Arkin. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alan Arkin, Rob Reiner, and Vincent Gardenia
Synopsis
Benny and his wife Ruthie are getting set to drive down to Florida, but Benny needs someone to look after his department store while he's gone. Though he doesn't think much of him, Benny hands the responsibility over to his son, Russell. While Russell doesn't get much respect from his parents, he's better off than his brother, Ezra, whom Benny has gone so far as to disown. Ezra is currently battling with his work (coach of a high school basketball team that hasn't won in ages) and his wife (who keeps nagging him that she wants to have a baby as soon as possible) at the same time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Marvin Worth Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire Sale about?
Benny and his wife Ruthie are getting set to drive down to Florida, but Benny needs someone to look after his department store while he's gone. Though he doesn't think much of him, Benny hands the ...
Who directed Fire Sale?
Fire Sale was directed by Alan Arkin.
How long is Fire Sale?
Fire Sale has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Fire Sale released?
Fire Sale was released on June 9, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fire Sale?
The main cast of Fire Sale includes Alan Arkin, Rob Reiner, Vincent Gardenia, Anjanette Comer, Kay Medford.