The House Is Burning

The House Is Burning

The House Is Burning

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The House Is Burning

2006

1h 37m

6.5(9 votes)

Drama

Overview

One day. One night. A group of teenagers struggles to find their way in a world that offers them few choices.

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Production Companies

Jigsaw Productions

Cast & Crew

21 members

Acting

John Diehl

Mr. Garson

John Diehl

Acting

Melissa Leo

Mrs. Miller

Melissa Leo

Acting

Robin Lord Taylor

Phil

Robin Lord Taylor

Acting

Nicole Vicius

Valerie

Nicole Vicius

Acting

Julianne Michelle

Terry

Julianne Michelle

Acting

Harley Adams

Steve Garson

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Directing

Joe Petrilla

Mike Miller

Joe Petrilla

Acting

Carson Grant

The Preacher

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Acting

Emily Meade

Anne

Emily Meade

Acting

David Tennent

Jason

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Directing

Jeff Green

Army Officer

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Writing

Karen DiConcetto

Sharon

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Acting

Polly Chung

Bank Officer

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Acting

Samantha Ressler

Stella Miller

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Acting

Robert Scorrano

Army Recruiter

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Acting

Bernadette Quigley

Mrs. Garson

Bernadette Quigley

Acting

Eléonore Hendricks

Liz

Eléonore Hendricks

Acting

Shayna Levine

Sarah

Shayna Levine

Acting

Erik Jensen

Carl

Erik Jensen

Acting

Bettina Bilger

Bank Employee

Bettina Bilger

Acting

Neal Jones

Sheriff

Neal Jones

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