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A Pyromaniac's Love Story

A Pyromaniac's Love Story

Warning: This is only a love story. Do not try this at home.

1995•1h 34m•5.1/10
ComedyDramaRomance

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5.1/10(15)

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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Hollywood Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

William Baldwin

William Baldwin

Garet

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Sergio

Erika Eleniak

Erika Eleniak

Stephanie Potts

Michael Lerner

Michael Lerner

Perry

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Mr. Linzer

Joan Plowright

Joan Plowright

Mrs. Linzer

Mike Starr

Mike Starr

Sgt. Zikowski

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Jerry

Sadie Frost

Sadie Frost

Hattie

Elena Kudaba

Mrs. Olden

Michael McCullough

Bartender

Jennifer Rolin

Maid

Lesley Kelly

Jail policewoman

Randy Butcher

Randy Butcher

Driver

Tony Perri

Man in car

Babs Chula

Babs Chula

Ass pincher's wife

Floyd Vivino

Floyd Vivino

Ass pincher

Derrick Patterson

Man #1 in bar

Rob Wilson

Man #2 in bar

Louis Strauss

Old man

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