Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire
Originally released in 2011. Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire is a documentary film. directed by Matt Embry.
Starring Theo Fleury and Ron MacLean
Synopsis
Theo Fleury was an NHL star. He played for the Calgary Flames, New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks. He made 50 million dollars and threw it away on drugs, alcohol and gambling. He reached bottom, and bought a gun intending to kill himself. At the last minute he changed his mind. He wrote a book revealing that, as a teen, he'd been sexually abused by his coach. It created a firestorm of publicity and went on to become a No. 1 bestseller in Canada. Theo starred in a top-rated skating competition reality show and had a cameo in the opening film at TIFF last year. Inspired by the book, the documentary follows Theo's struggle with the aftermath of the book and gives his turmoil a voice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pyramid Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire about?
Theo Fleury was an NHL star. He played for the Calgary Flames, New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks. He made 50 million dollars and threw it away on drugs, alcohol and gambling. He reached botto...
Who directed Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire?
Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire was directed by Matt Embry.
How long is Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire?
Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire released?
Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire was released on September 25, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire?
The main cast of Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire includes Theo Fleury, Ron MacLean.