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A Pyromaniac's Love Story
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A Pyromaniac's Love Story

1995-04-28 · 94 min · ★ 5.3

Comedy · Drama · Romance

A pastry boy and the son of a hair-piece mogul become involved in an arson scandal. Sergio is offered a bribe in exchange for taking the blame for the fire that destroys his workplace. Garet, the real arsonist, is apalled that someone else would try to take credit for his act of love. Before long, Sergio and Garet become entangled in a zany love-quadrangle involving Hattie and Stephanie. Written by Brian Whiting

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Directors
Joshua Brand
Production companies
Hollywood Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 345,972

Top Cast

William BaldwinWilliam BaldwinGaret
John LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoSergio
Erika EleniakErika EleniakStephanie Potts
Michael LernerMichael LernerPerry
Armin Mueller-StahlArmin Mueller-StahlMr. Linzer
Joan PlowrightJoan PlowrightMrs. Linzer
Mike StarrMike StarrSgt. Zikowski
Julio Oscar MechosoJulio Oscar MechosoJerry
Sadie FrostSadie FrostHattie
Elena KudabaMrs. Olden
Michael McCulloughBartender
Jennifer RolinMaid
Lesley KellyJail policewoman
Randy ButcherRandy ButcherDriver
Tony PerriMan in car
Babs ChulaBabs ChulaAss pincher's wife
Floyd VivinoFloyd VivinoAss pincher
Derrick PattersonMan #1 in bar
Rob WilsonMan #2 in bar
Louis StraussOld man

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