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- DramaSportMini SeriesPeriod
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- 20th Century70s
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The Bronx is Burning, 2007
English
USA
Profile of The Bronx is Burning
The Bronx is Burning can be described as clever, stylized, and exciting. The plot revolves around a sports team, an athlete and trainer, and city life. The main genres are drama, sports, and period. In terms of style, The Bronx is Burning is a mini-series and is epic. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a stadium and in an urban environment. The Bronx is Burning is located in New York. It takes place in the 20th century. It is originally a true story and based on a book.
Summary of The Bronx is Burning
Set against the backdrop of a 1977 New York City in turmoil, this epic eight-hour miniseries recounts the New York Yankees' fight to win the World Series for the first time in 15 years. Based on the bestselling book by Jonathan Mahler, the film follows the very public rivalries among the Yankee's tempestuous manager, Billy Martin (John Torturro); self-absorbed star, Reggie Jackson (Daniel Sunjata); and meddlesome owner, George Steinbrenner (Oliver Platt), who has promised the city a World Series win. Amid fiscal crises, the "Son of Sam" killings, and a city blackout that leads to widespread looting, the Yankees represent a beacon of hope. As these stories merge, the series forms a portrait of a city, and a team, destined for a comeback.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | July 2007 |
| Runtime: | 480 min |
| Seasons: | 1 |
Cast and Crew
as Billy Martin 8 episodes, 2007
as George Steinbrenner 8 episodes, 2007
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