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Man on Fire (1987)

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

5.619871h 33mEN
DramaThriller

Directed by Élie Chouraqui

Rating

5.6/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

EN

Release

September 4, 1987

Director

Élie Chouraqui

Official Trailer

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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.

Cast

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Creasy

Jade Malle

Jade Malle

Samantha

Brooke Adams

Brooke Adams

Jane

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Michael

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Conti

Joe Pesci

Joe Pesci

David

Paul Shenar

Paul Shenar

Ettore

Laura Morante

Laura Morante

Julia

Alessandro Haber

Alessandro Haber

Sandri

Franco Trevisi

Franco Trevisi

Rabbia

Giancarlo Prati

Giancarlo Prati

Satta

Lou Castel

Lou Castel

Violente

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Man on Fire (1987), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Man on Fire. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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