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Burning Secret (1988)

Movie ★ 6.0 106 min

Drama

While recuperating in a sanatorium in the mountains, a young boy becomes very close friends with an older baron. But the baron is only using the boy to get to know his mother, the wife of an older diplomat. When the boy realises the baron’s intentions, he becomes jealous, moody and depressed.

Andrew Birkin Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 23, 1988
Runtime
106 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0094816
Country
United Kingdom, Germany
Language
German, English
Studio
B.A. Filmproduktion, Vestron Pictures, BR, C.L.G. Films

Themes

Cast

David Eberts Edmund Faye Dunaway Faye Dunaway Sonya Klaus Maria Brandauer Klaus Maria Brandauer Baron Ian Richardson Ian Richardson Edmund's Father John Nettleton John Nettleton Doctor Weiss Martin Obernigg Concierge Václav Štekl Assistant Concierge Vladimír Pospíšil Hotel Manager Karel Karas Doorman Ivo Niederle Ivo Niederle Sanatorium Manager

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Frequently asked questions

What is Burning Secret about?
While recuperating in a sanatorium in the mountains, a young boy becomes very close friends with an older baron. But the baron is only using the boy to get to know his mother, the wife of an older diplomat. When the boy realises the baron’s intentions, he becomes jealous, moody and depressed.
Who directed Burning Secret?
Burning Secret was directed by Andrew Birkin.
Who stars in Burning Secret?
Burning Secret stars David Eberts, Faye Dunaway, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Ian Richardson.
When was Burning Secret released?
Burning Secret is a 1988 drama film.
Where can I watch Burning Secret?
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