The Bonfire of the Vanities

After his mistress runs over a young teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight and attracts the interest of a down-and-out reporter.

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Title Summary

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$15,691,192

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$15,691,192

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Summary Details

DistributorWarner Bros.
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Opening$4,216,063
1,373 theaters

Budget$47,000,000

Release DateDec 22, 1990

MPAAR

Running Time2 hr 5 min

GenresComedy Drama Romance

In Release375 days/53 weeks

Widest Release1,395 theaters

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Date	Rank	Weekly	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Week	Estimated
Dec 21-27	10	$5,697,250	-	1,373	-	$4,149	$5,697,250	1	false
Dec 28-Jan 3, 1991	11	$5,797,718	+1.8%	1,395	+22	$4,156	$11,494,968	2	false
Jan 4-10	11	$2,919,218	-49.6%	1,333	-62	$2,189	$14,414,186	3	false