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The Plot Thickens
TV-MA
2021
Documentaries

Lighting the Fire

Season 2, Episode 1

: One decision could make or break The Bonfire of the Vanities: who will play the female lead? It comes down to two actresses -- established, expensive Melanie Griffith or an unknown, alluring 19-year-old named Uma Thurman.

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TV-MA
2021
Documentaries

Lighting the Fire

Season 2, Episode 1

: One decision could make or break The Bonfire of the Vanities: who will play the female lead? It comes down to two actresses -- established, expensive Melanie Griffith or an unknown, alluring 19-year-old named Uma Thurman.

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Season 2, Episode 1 - Lighting the Fire

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2021

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