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Man on Fire

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
2.6K
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Scott Glenn and Jade Malle in Man on Fire (1987)
A former CIA agent, John Creasy, is hired as a bodyguard for a girl in Italy, who becomes the daughter he never had. When she is abducted, Creasy's fiery rage is unleashed, and despite being badly wounded, embarks on a bloody revenge spree.
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A former CIA agent, John Creasy, is hired as a bodyguard for a girl in Italy, who becomes the daughter he never had. When she is abducted, Creasy's fiery rage is unleashed, and despite being... Read allA former CIA agent, John Creasy, is hired as a bodyguard for a girl in Italy, who becomes the daughter he never had. When she is abducted, Creasy's fiery rage is unleashed, and despite being badly wounded, embarks on a bloody revenge spree.A former CIA agent, John Creasy, is hired as a bodyguard for a girl in Italy, who becomes the daughter he never had. When she is abducted, Creasy's fiery rage is unleashed, and despite being badly wounded, embarks on a bloody revenge spree.

  • Director
    • Élie Chouraqui
  • Writers
    • A.J. Quinnell
    • Élie Chouraqui
    • Sergio Donati
  • Stars
    • Scott Glenn
    • Jade Malle
    • Joe Pesci
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    2.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Élie Chouraqui
    • Writers
      • A.J. Quinnell
      • Élie Chouraqui
      • Sergio Donati
    • Stars
      • Scott Glenn
      • Jade Malle
      • Joe Pesci
    • 32User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn
    • Creasy
    Jade Malle
    Jade Malle
    • Samantha
    Joe Pesci
    Joe Pesci
    • David
    Brooke Adams
    Brooke Adams
    • Jane
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Michael
    Paul Shenar
    Paul Shenar
    • Ettore
    Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello
    • Conti
    Laura Morante
    Laura Morante
    • Julia
    Giancarlo Prati
    • Satta
    Inigo Lezzi
    • Bellu
    Alessandro Haber
    Alessandro Haber
    • Sandri
    Franco Trevisi
    Franco Trevisi
    • Rabbia
    Lou Castel
    Lou Castel
    • Violente
    Lorenzo Piani
    • Bruno
    Giuseppe Cederna
    Giuseppe Cederna
    • Snake
    Giovanni Mauriello
    • Elio
    Frederica Tatulli
    • Elio's Wife
    Anita Zagaria
    • Conti's Wife
    • Director
      • Élie Chouraqui
    • Writers
      • A.J. Quinnell
      • Élie Chouraqui
      • Sergio Donati
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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 second adaptation Man on Fire (2004).
    • Goofs
      In the second scene in the bedroom Lupita is at the window talking to Creasey and wearing a white top with a wavy edge to the sleeves. She's then seen getting onto her bed and the top now has smooth edges to the sleeves.
    • Quotes

      [last title card]

      Title Card: "Guys like us ain't got nobody in the world...... but not us, Lenny said." John Steinbeck "Of Mice and Men"

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      Featured in Sven Uslings Bio: Sämsta filmer 2019 Del 1: Plats 20-11 (2020)
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      Someone to Watch Over Me
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      Published by 'WB Music Corp. [us]' All Rights Reserved

    User reviews32

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    Action and melodrama share the screen
    You'd have to dig a bit to discover that Man On Fire with Denzel Washington is actually a remake, or rather another version of a book that's out there somewhere, but there is indeed film from 87' bearing the same title and basic plot outline, albeit with a heavy dose of melodrama. Swap out Denzel and Chris Walken for Scott Glenn and Joe Pesci, Mexico City for Italy and Tony Scott's neo-punk visual aesthetic for a more stone-faced, straightforward approach and you'll have some idea. It's a passable film, but instantly pales with any comparison to Scott's outing, which is a masterpiece and one of the best films of the century. Glenn is Creasy, a mopey ex CIA soldier who gets a job from buddy Pesci protecting a wealthy businessman (Jonathan Pryce) and his family, mostly driving their precocious young daughter (Jade Malle) around. The two are rocky at first, begin to bond, she's kidnaped and Creasy wages war on the criminals who took her with an arsenal of firepower provided by Pesci. At ninety minutes it's a little too short for any of this to be developed properly, or proportionately so to other elements, but it works well enough. The strongest bits are the early scenes where they make friends, brought to life by Glenn's warm smile and Malle's emotional curiosity. The final act of revenge feels oddly rushed, awkward and too overblown to justify the lack of action we get, it should have been more hot blooded and sustained. It's still a decent piece though, with the distinct cast doing fine work, especially Pesci who is volatile and unpredictable, almost stealing the film from Glenn. Nothing compared to Scott's version, but worth a look.
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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1987 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Лють
    • Filming locations
      • Lake Como, Lombardia, Italy
    • Production companies
      • 7 Films Cinéma
      • Cima Produzioni
      • Embassy International Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $519,596
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $258,812
      • Oct 11, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $519,596
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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