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Man on Fire

R19871h 33mÉlie Chouraqui
IMDb 5.8

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"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.

DramaThriller
Based On Novel Or BookBodyguardOrganized CrimeChild KidnappingEx-cia AgentAdult Child FriendshipLake Como, ItalyTraumatized Man

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Frequently asked questions

What is Man on Fire (1987) about?

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.

Who stars in Man on Fire?

Man on Fire stars Scott Glenn (Creasy), Jade Malle (Samantha), Brooke Adams (Jane), Jonathan Pryce (Michael), Danny Aiello (Conti). The film was directed by Élie Chouraqui.

How long is Man on Fire?

Man on Fire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated R.

Is Man on Fire worth watching?

Man on Fire holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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