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Man on Fire (1987)

04/09/1987 (FR)Drama, Thriller1h 33m
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For an ex-CIA agent, the job of bodyguard for a 12-year old girl should have been a breeze…

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.

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    1. Scott Glenn

      Scott Glenn

      Creasy

    2. Jade Malle

      Jade Malle

      Samantha

    3. Brooke Adams

      Brooke Adams

      Jane

    4. Jonathan Pryce

      Jonathan Pryce

      Michael

    5. Danny Aiello

      Danny Aiello

      Conti

    6. Joe Pesci

      Joe Pesci

      David

    7. Paul Shenar

      Paul Shenar

      Ettore

    8. Laura Morante

      Laura Morante

      Julia

    9. Alessandro Haber

      Alessandro Haber

      Sandri

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    A review by RalphRahal

    5.0
    Written by RalphRahal on Jan 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 tension or depth, these choices made it feel dated and uninspired. It wasn’t a bad movie, but it lacked the intensity and emotional weight that could h...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

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    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • bodyguard
    • organized crime
    • child kidnapping
    • ex-cia agent
    • adult child friendship
    • lake como, italy
    • traumatized man