Man on Fire
(1987)
Overview
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.
Director
Élie Chouraqui
Writers
A. J. Quinnell, Élie Chouraqui, Sergio Donati
Top Billed
Scott Glenn
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Reviews
RalphRahal
⭐ 5/10January 30, 2025
Man on Fire (1987) felt like a typical ‘80s action thriller that didn’t do much to stand out. While the premise had potential, the execution was flat, and I found no real connection with any of the characters. The performances felt stiff, and any attempt at emotion seemed forced rather than natural. The film relied on slow zooms and long frozen frames, which were common in that era but didn’t add anything meaningful here. Instead of building tens… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
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