Man on Fire
“For an ex-CIA agent, the job of bodyguard for a 12-year old girl should have been a breeze…”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-11
Top Cast
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Scott Glenn
Creasy
Jade Malle
Samantha
Brooke Adams
Jane
Jonathan Pryce
Michael
Danny Aiello
Conti
Joe Pesci
David
Paul Shenar
Ettore
Laura Morante
Julia
Alessandro Haber
Sandri
Franco Trevisi
Rabbia
Giancarlo Prati
Satta
Lou Castel
Violente
Inigo Lezzi
Bellu
Lorenzo Piani
Bruno
Giuseppe Cederna
'Snake'
Giovanni Mauriello
Elio
Federica Tatulli
Elio's Wife
Anita Zagaria
Conti's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Élie Chouraqui
- Screenplay & Story
- Élie Chouraqui, Sergio Donati
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- Man on Fire
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Sept Films Cinéma, Cima Produzioni, Embassy International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Élie Chouraqui
Élie Chouraqui, Sergio Donati, A. J. Quinnell
John Scott
Gerry Fisher
Noëlle Boisson
Arnon Milchan
Department Leadership Roster
Élie Chouraqui
Director
Élie Chouraqui
Screenplay
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Noëlle Boisson
Editor
Sergio Donati
Screenplay
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man on Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man on Fire 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 directed Man on Fire?
Man on Fire was directed by Élie Chouraqui.
Who stars in Man on Fire?
The principal cast of Man on Fire includes Scott Glenn, Jade Malle, Brooke Adams, Jonathan Pryce, Danny Aiello.
When was Man on Fire released and how long is it?
Man on Fire was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Man on Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man on Fire was composed by John Scott.
Is Man on Fire based on a book or true story?
Man on Fire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A. J. Quinnell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man on Fire?
Man on Fire holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).