A down-on-his-luck film director sets fire to his home so he can collect the insurance money and fund his new movie. But crime apparently does pay, because once the rumor mill gets wind of his plans, everyone suddenly wants a slice of his new project's pie.

John Savage
as Jake Seiling

James Wilder
as Arnie Green

Joanne Baron
as Brenda Goodman

David Keith
as Carolina

Arye Gross
as Bob Washington

William Atherton
as Arthur Kranston

C. Thomas Howell
as Concierge

René Auberjonois
as Pierre

Ceasar Cavaricci
as Ray

Mick Fleetwood
as Bartender