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Man on Fire (1987)

R  92 min  -  Drama | Thriller | Action   -  4 September 1987 (France)
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An ex-CIA agent is hired to protect the daughter of a rich American family.

Director:

Élie Chouraqui

Writers:

A.J. Quinnell (novel), Élie Chouraqui (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Scott Glenn ...
Jade Malle Jade Malle ...
Samantha / Sam
Joe Pesci ...
David
Brooke Adams ...
Jane
Jonathan Pryce ...
Michael
Paul Shenar Paul Shenar ...
Ettore
Danny Aiello ...
Conti
Laura Morante ...
Julia
Giancarlo Prati Giancarlo Prati ...
Satta
Inigo Lezzi Inigo Lezzi ...
Bellu
Alessandro Haber Alessandro Haber ...
Franco Trevisi ...
Rabbia
Lou Castel ...
Violente
Lorenzo Piani Lorenzo Piani ...
Giuseppe Cederna ...
Snake
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Storyline

An ex-CIA agent is hired to protect the daughter of a rich American family.

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Plot Keywords:

Agent | Rescue | Bodyguard | Murder | Young Girl  | See more »

Taglines:

For an ex-CIA agent, the job of bodyguard for a twelve-year old girl should have been a breeze...

Genres:

Drama | Thriller | Action

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Details

Country:

France | Italy

Language:

French | English | Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Absinthe See more »

Filming Locations:

Lake Como, Lombardia, Italy See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$519,596 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:  | Germany: (cut version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Tony Scott was originally slated to direct. But the studio balked because at the time they felt he was not accomplished enough to pull off the project. He would go on to direct the remake Man on Fire. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Creasy: And so. That's how I ended. A stiff in a body bag.
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Connections

Referenced in Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire' (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Azzuro"
Words and Music by Vito Pallavicini and Paolo Conte
Performed by Adriano Celentano
Courtesy of Clan Edizioni Musicali
Published by Clan Edizioni Musicali All Rights Reserved See more »