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The Fan

R19811h 35mEd Bianchi
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 40%

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"The final act is murder."

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.

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What is The Fan (1981) about?

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.

Who stars in The Fan?

The Fan stars Lauren Bacall (Sally Ross), James Garner (Jake Berman), Maureen Stapleton (Belle Goldman), Héctor Elizondo (Police Inspector Raphael Andrews), Michael Biehn (Douglas Breen). The film was directed by Ed Bianchi.

How long is The Fan?

The Fan has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is The Fan worth watching?

The Fan holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Drama, Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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