The Fan
“All fans have a favorite player. This one has a favorite target.”
Synopsis
When the San Francisco Giants pay center-fielder, Bobby Rayburn $40 million to lead their team to the World Series, no one is happier or more supportive than #1 fan, Gil Renard. When Rayburn becomes mired in the worst slump of his career, the obsessed Renard decides to stop at nothing to help his idol regain his former glory—not even murder.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Fan Movie Trailer 1996 - Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-28
Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Gil Renard
Wesley Snipes
Bobby Rayburn
Ellen Barkin
Jewel Stern
John Leguizamo
Manny
Benicio del Toro
Juan Primo
Patti D'Arbanville
Ellen Renard
Chris Mulkey
Tim
Andrew J. Ferchland
Richie Renard
Brandon Hammond
Sean Rayburn
Charles Hallahan
Coop
Dan Butler
Garrity
Kurt Fuller
Bernie
Michael Jace
Scalper
Frank Medrano
Leon, the Bartender
Don S. Davis
Stook
John Kruk
Lanz
Stoney Jackson
Zamora
Brad William Henke
Tjader
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.34x
-$36.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Phoef Sutton
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- The Fan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.6M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Mandalay Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, Wendy Finerman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Scott
Phoef Sutton, Peter Abrahams
Hans Zimmer
Dariusz Wolski
Claire Simpson, Christian Wagner
Wendy Finerman, Barrie M. Osborne, James W. Skotchdopole, Bill Unger
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Scott
Director
Phoef Sutton
Screenplay
Wendy Finerman
Producer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Dariusz Wolski
Director of Photography
Claire Simpson
Editor
Christian Wagner
Editor
Ida Random
Production Design
Daniel Orlandi
Costume Design
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
Chuck Picerni Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Picerni
Stunt Coordinator
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fan about?
When the San Francisco Giants pay center-fielder, Bobby Rayburn $40 million to lead their team to the World Series, no one is happier or more supportive than #1 fan, Gil Renard. When Rayburn becomes mired in the worst slump of his career, the obsessed Renard decides to stop at nothing to help his idol regain his former glory—not even murder.
Who directed The Fan?
The Fan was directed by Tony Scott.
Who stars in The Fan?
The principal cast of The Fan includes Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo, Benicio del Toro.
When was The Fan released and how long is it?
The Fan was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fan?
The Fan had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $18.6M at the worldwide box office (0.34 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Fan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fan was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Is The Fan based on a book or true story?
The Fan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Abrahams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fan?
The Fan holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).