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Man on Fire( 1987)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Scott Glenn

      Creasy

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      Jade Malle

      Samantha

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      Brooke Adams

      Jane

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      Jonathan Pryce

      Michael

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      Danny Aiello

      Conti

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      Joe Pesci

      David

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      Paul Shenar

      Ettore

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      Laura Morante

      Julia

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      Alessandro Haber

      Sandri

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      Franco Trevisi

      Rabbia

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      Giancarlo Prati

      Satta

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      Lou Castel

      Violente

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      Inigo Lezzi

      Bellu

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      Lorenzo Piani

      Bruno

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      Giuseppe Cederna

      'Snake'

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      Giovanni Mauriello

      Elio

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      Federica Tatulli

      Elio's Wife

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      Anita Zagaria

      Conti's Wife

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      Enrica Rosso

      Maria

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      Anna Guerrieri

      Nurse

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      Angela Finocchiaro

      Foot Race Pro

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      Giovanni Visentin

      Marco

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      James Braddell

      School Guard

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      Enrico Papa

      Claudio

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      Luigi Mezzanotte

      Kidnapper #1

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      Piero Vida

      Kidnapper #2

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      Antoine Rebb

      Man in Porno Theater

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      Alexandre Lopez

      Man on Street #1

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      Alessandro Spadorcia

      Man on Street #2

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      Henri-Charles Alexandre

      Young Killer

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      Luca Orlandini

      Boy at Party

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      Martine Malle

      Prostitute #1

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      Marie Sellers

      Prostitute #2

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      Antonio Petrocelli

      Policeman #1

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      Fabio Bussotti

      Policeman #2

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      Manfredi Aliquò

      Policeman #3

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      Leonardo Petrillo

      Policeman #4

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    A review by RalphRahal

    5
    Written by RalphRahal on Thu 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 ha...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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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