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Man on Fire

"For an ex-CIA agent, the job of bodyguard for a 12-year old girl should have been a breeze…"

September 4, 1987 1h 33m 5.6/10 (81 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Man on Fire is a drama/thriller film. directed by Élie Chouraqui.

Starring Scott Glenn, Jade Malle, and Brooke Adams

Synopsis

Creasy, a traumatized ex-CIA agent, gets a job as a bodyguard for Samantha, the twelve-year-old daughter of a wealthy Italian family living in a swanky villa on the shores of Lake Como.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 4, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (81 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Sept Films Cinéma
  • Cima Produzioni
  • Embassy International Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man on Fire about?

Creasy, a traumatized ex-CIA agent, gets a job as a bodyguard for Samantha, the twelve-year-old daughter of a wealthy Italian family living in a swanky villa on the shores of Lake Como.

Who directed Man on Fire?

Man on Fire was directed by Élie Chouraqui.

How long is Man on Fire?

Man on Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Man on Fire released?

Man on Fire was released on September 4, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Man on Fire?

The main cast of Man on Fire includes Scott Glenn, Jade Malle, Brooke Adams, Jonathan Pryce, Danny Aiello.