For an ex-CIA agent, the job of bodyguard for a 12-year old girl should have been a breeze…
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.
Man on Fire (1987) is a drama and thriller film directed by Élie Chouraqui, released on September 4, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Scott Glenn, Jade Malle, Brooke Adams and Jonathan Pryce. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
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Scott Glenn
as Creasy
Jade Malle
as Samantha
Brooke Adams
as Jane
Jonathan Pryce
as Michael
Danny Aiello
as Conti
Joe Pesci
as David
Paul Shenar
as Ettore
Laura Morante
as Julia
Alessandro Haber
as Sandri
Franco Trevisi
as Rabbia
Giancarlo Prati
as Satta
Lou Castel
as Violente
Directed by Élie Chouraqui, written by A. J. Quinnell, Élie Chouraqui and Sergio Donati, produced by Arnon Milchan.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 88 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on January 30, 2025
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Man on Fire (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Man on Fire (1987) includes Scott Glenn, Jade Malle, Brooke Adams, Jonathan Pryce and Danny Aiello. The film was directed by Élie Chouraqui. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Man on Fire was released on September 4, 1987 and runs for 1h 33m.
Man on Fire (1987) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official Man on Fire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
