Fire Sale (1977)
Fire Sale is a 1977 comedy movie directed by Alan Arkin, with a running time of 1h 28m. It stars Alan Arkin, Rob Reiner and Vincent Gardenia.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Fire Sale released?
Fire Sale was released on 9 June 1977.
How long is Fire Sale?
Fire Sale runs 1h 28m.
Who made Fire Sale?
Fire Sale was directed by Alan Arkin.
Cast
- Alan Arkin as Ezra Fikus
- Rob Reiner as Russel Fikus
- Vincent Gardenia as Benny Fikus
- Anjanette Comer as Marion Fikus
- Kay Medford as Ruth Fikus
- Barbara Dana as Virginia
- Sid Caesar as Sherman
- Alex Rocco as Al
- Byron Stewart as Captain
- Oliver Clark as Mr. Blossom
- William Bogert as Insurance Doctor
- Richard Libertini as Painter