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The Fan

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
49K
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Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes in The Fan (1996)
Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tristar
Play trailer2:28
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An all star baseball player becomes the unhealthy focus of a down on his luck salesman.An all star baseball player becomes the unhealthy focus of a down on his luck salesman.An all star baseball player becomes the unhealthy focus of a down on his luck salesman.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
49K
YOUR RATING
    • Tony Scott
    • Peter Abrahams(book)
    • Phoef Sutton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Wesley Snipes
    • Ellen Barkin
    • Tony Scott
    • Peter Abrahams(book)
    • Phoef Sutton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Wesley Snipes
    • Ellen Barkin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 121User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
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    The Fan
    Trailer 2:28
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    Photos79

    Robert De Niro and Andrew J. Ferchland in The Fan (1996)
    Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes in The Fan (1996)
    Wesley Snipes in The Fan (1996)
    Tony Scott in The Fan (1996)
    Tony Scott in The Fan (1996)
    John Kruk and Cal Ripken in The Fan (1996)
    Robert De Niro and Andrew J. Ferchland in The Fan (1996)
    Ellen Barkin and John Leguizamo in The Fan (1996)
    Robert De Niro in The Fan (1996)
    Wesley Snipes and Benicio Del Toro in The Fan (1996)
    Wesley Snipes in The Fan (1996)
    Robert De Niro in The Fan (1996)

    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Gil Renard
    Wesley Snipes
    Wesley Snipes
    • Bobby Rayburn
    Ellen Barkin
    Ellen Barkin
    • Jewel Stern
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Manny
    Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro
    • Juan Primo
    Patti D'Arbanville
    Patti D'Arbanville
    • Ellen Renard
    • (as Patti D'Arbanville-Quinn)
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Tim
    Andrew J. Ferchland
    • Richie Renard
    Brandon Hammond
    Brandon Hammond
    • Sean Rayburn
    Charles Hallahan
    Charles Hallahan
    • Coop
    Dan Butler
    Dan Butler
    • Garrity
    Kurt Fuller
    Kurt Fuller
    • Bernie
    Michael Jace
    Michael Jace
    • Scalper
    Frank Medrano
    Frank Medrano
    • Leon, the Bartender
    Don S. Davis
    Don S. Davis
    • Stook
    John Kruk
    • Lanz
    Stoney Jackson
    Stoney Jackson
    • Zamora
    Brad William Henke
    Brad William Henke
    • Tjader
    • (as Brad Henke)
      • Tony Scott
      • Peter Abrahams(book)
      • Phoef Sutton(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Wesley Snipes originally wanted to play the role of Gil Renard (Robert De Niro).
    • Goofs
      Many baseball scenes were clearly pieced together from different clips. Near the beginning, the Giants are at bat and the Braves are pitching, but the catcher is wearing a Colorado Rockies uniform. The Giants wear road uniforms at home numerous times. A few overhead shots show a football game at Candlestick Park. One scene shows fans in the seats at Candlestick Park, but the next shot is at Coors Field in Colorado.
    • Quotes

      [Bobby talks to Gil about how the fans of baseball are losers]

      Bobby Rayburn: At least you're not one of those diehard, you know, baseball fans. You know, really.

      Gil Renard: Why's that?

      Bobby Rayburn: Because those guys are losers.

      Gil Renard: Aren't the fans what it's all about?

      Bobby Rayburn: [Bobby chuckles] Shit! Tell you somethin', man. The fans are like women. When you're hitting, they love you. When you're not, they'd just as soon spit on you as look at you.

      Gil Renard: Why is that?

      Bobby Rayburn: Because they don't understand that you're the same person when you're hitting or not. No. The only person you should play for is yourself.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Green Fog (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Sympathy for the Devil
      Written by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards

      Performed by The Rolling Stones

      By Arrangement with ABKCO Records

      Published by ABKCO Music, Inc.

    User reviews121

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    6/10
    Similar to king of comedy
    Is it just me or does this film share so many of the aspects that the King of Comedy made over ten years earlier? Both of De Niros characters are losers who have a dream, both are unlucky in love, both have short tempers when pushed, both have obvious disorders within their mind and both are obsessive 'fans' of bobby rayburn and jerry langford, respectively. Stalking and kidnapping occurs in each film by De Niro, of his respective hero but neither hero actually gets hurt. Though in the King of comedy he is funnier and probably a nicer guy!
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    • Oct 19, 2004

    FAQ5

    • What is 'The Fan' about?
    • Is 'The Fan' based on a book?
    • What positions do Rayburn and Primo play?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 16, 1996 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Angel Stadium of Anaheim - 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Mandalay Entertainment
      • Scott Free Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 56 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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