Man on Fire

Watch: Man on Fire

10/9/19871h 33m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ 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.

Director:

Élie Chouraqui

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

based on novel or book
bodyguard
organized crime
child kidnapping
ex-cia agent
adult child friendship
lake como, italy
traumatized man

Cast

Scott Glenn

~ as ~

Creasy

Jade Malle

~ as ~

Samantha

Brooke Adams

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Jane

Jonathan Pryce

~ as ~

Michael

Danny Aiello

~ as ~

Conti

Joe Pesci

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David

Paul Shenar

~ as ~

Ettore

Laura Morante

~ as ~

Julia

Alessandro Haber

~ as ~

Sandri

Franco Trevisi

~ as ~

Rabbia

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Reviews (1)

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RalphRahal
Written 10 month(s) ago
5
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 have made it memorable. The story moved along in a predictable manner without any standout moments to elevate it beyond just another revenge thriller. Compared to the 2004 version, which brought real grit and depth, this one felt hollow. If anything, watching this only made me appreciate how much better the later adaptation handled the same material.