The Fan(1981)
The final act is murder.
The Fan Synopsis
A record store clerk is an obsessed fan of an actress of stage and screen. However, when faced with rejection, the fan strikes out in increasingly violent ways.
The Fan (1981) is a drama, horror and thriller film directed by Ed Bianchi, released on May 15, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Lauren Bacall, James Garner, Maureen Stapleton and Héctor Elizondo. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Ed Bianchi
- Writers:
- Bob Randall, Priscilla Chapman, John Hartwell
- Producers:
- Robert Stigwood
- Cinematographer:
- Dick Bush
- Composer:
- Pino Donaggio
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Robert Stigwood Organization
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,100,000
- Status:
- Released
The Fan (1981) Trailer
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The Fan Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Fan.
The Fan 1981 TV trailer
Trailer
David DeCoteau on THE FAN
Featurette
The Fan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lauren Bacall
as Sally Ross
James Garner
as Jake Berman
Maureen Stapleton
as Belle Goldman
Héctor Elizondo
as Police Inspector Raphael Andrews
Michael Biehn
as Douglas Breen
Anna Maria Horsford
as Emily Stolz
- Kurt Johnson
Kurt Johnson
as David Branum
- Feiga Martinez
Feiga Martinez
as Elsa
- Reed Jones
Reed Jones
as Choreographer
Kaiulani Lee
as Douglas' Sister
- Charles Blackwell
Charles Blackwell
as John Vetta
Dwight Schultz
as Director
Key crew
Directed by Ed Bianchi, written by Bob Randall, Priscilla Chapman and John Hartwell, produced by Robert Stigwood.
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The Fan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 60 ratings.
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The Fan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fan online?
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The Fan (1981) 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.
Who stars in The Fan?
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The main cast of The Fan (1981) includes Lauren Bacall, James Garner, Maureen Stapleton, Héctor Elizondo and Michael Biehn. The film was directed by Ed Bianchi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fan released?
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The Fan was released on May 15, 1981 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Fan worth watching?
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The Fan (1981) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fan?
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Yes. The official The Fan trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.