Burning Bush

Based on real characters and events, this drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Buresová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonor Palach's sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.

Grosses

Domestic (20.7%)
$16,731
Summary Details
DistributorKino Lorber
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Running Time3 hr 51 min
GenresBiography Drama History
In Release204 days/29 weeks
Widest Release2 theaters
DateRankWeekly %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeek
Jun 6-12115$1,220-1-$1,220$1,2201
Jun 13-1996$4,618+278.5%1-$4,618$5,8383
Jun 20-2696$4,840+4.8%2+1$2,420$10,67812
Jun 27-Jul 3132$322-93.3%1-1$322$11,00021
Jul 25-31115$1,112-1-$1,112$12,1128
Aug 1-7116$592-46.8%1-$592$12,7049
Aug 8-1495$3,267+451.9%2+1$1,633$15,97110
Aug 22-28110$760-1-$760$16,73112