Sure Fire (1990)

Sure Fire (1990) poster

Set in the quasi-Biblical splendor of the Mormon Dixie of central Utah, Sure Fire follows the trajectory of an American archetype, the small town entrepreneur seized by visions of fortune. Wes, eager to sell out the local grandeur to the wealthy hordes of Southern California, wheels and deals in real-estate, but more fundamentally he hones in directly to the get-rich-quick schemes for which America is famed. Sweeping up family and friends into his monomania, Wes' zealotry leads inevitably to tragedy.

Director: Jon Jost
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Erling Wold
Cinematography: Jon Jost
Editing: Jon Jost
Production: Complex Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jon Jost
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sure Fire about?
Set in the quasi-Biblical splendor of the Mormon Dixie of central Utah, Sure Fire follows the trajectory of an American archetype, the small town entrepreneur seized by visions of fortune. Wes, eager to sell out the local grandeur to the wealthy hordes of Southern California, wheels and deals in real-estate, but more fundamentally he hones in directly to the get-rich-quick schemes for which America is famed. Sweeping up family and friends into his monomania, Wes' zealotry leads inevitably to tragedy.
Who directed Sure Fire?
Sure Fire was directed by Jon Jost.
Who stars in Sure Fire?
Sure Fire stars Tom Blair, Kristi Hager, Robert Ernst, Kate Dezina, Phillip R. Brown, Dennis R. Brown.
How long is Sure Fire?
Sure Fire has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Sure Fire?
Sure Fire is a Drama film.
Where was Sure Fire produced?
Sure Fire was produced in United States of America.