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Man on Fire (2004)

R 146 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   23 April 2004 (USA)
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In Mexico City, a former assassin swears vengeance on those who committed an unspeakable act against the family he was hired to protect.

Director:

Tony Scott

Writers:

A.J. Quinnell (novel), Brian Helgeland (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Denzel Washington ...
Dakota Fanning ...
Marc Anthony ...
Radha Mitchell ...
Christopher Walken ...
Giancarlo Giannini ...
Rachel Ticotin ...
Jesús Ochoa ...
Mickey Rourke ...
Angelina Peláez Angelina Peláez ...
Gustavo Sánchez Parra Gustavo Sánchez Parra ...
Gero Camilo Gero Camilo ...
Rosa María Hernández Rosa María Hernández ...
Heriberto Del Castillo Heriberto Del Castillo ...
Mario Zaragoza ...
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Storyline

A wave of kidnappings has swept through Mexico, feeding a growing sense of panic among its wealthier citizens, especially parents. In one six-day period, there were twenty-four abductions, leading many to hire bodyguards for their children. Into this world enters John Creasy, a burned-out ex-CIA operative/assassin, who has given up on life. Creasy's friend Rayburn brings him to Mexico City to be a bodyguard to nine-year-old Pita Ramos, daughter of industrialist Samuel Ramos and his wife Lisa. Creasy is not interested in being a bodyguard, especially to a youngster, but for lack of something better to do, he accepts the assignment. Creasy barely tolerates the precocious child and her pestering questions about him and his life. But slowly, she chips away at his seemingly impenetrable exterior, his defenses drop, and he opens up to her. Creasy's new-found purpose in life is shattered when Pita is kidnapped... Written by Sujit R. Varma  

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Plot Keywords:

Mexico | Bodyguard | Kidnapping | Alcoholic | CIA  | See more »

Taglines:

A Promise To Protect. A Vow To Avenge See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and strong violence See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Hombre en llamas See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$70,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$22,751,490 (USA) (25 April 2004) (2979 Screens)

Gross:

$77,862,546 (USA) (15 August 2004)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Denzel Washington's watch is a Casio Protrek PRG-40. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The misfired bullet Creasy carries around with him shows a spherical dimple in the primer. This bullet would not have come from his Glock since this pistol leaves an oval shaped indentation. See more »

Quotes

Creasy: PITA, RUN! RUN!
Pita: Creasy!
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Crazy Credits

Daniel Paredes ... Son of a driver See more »

Connections

Featured in "Hollywood's Top Ten: Let Me Go! (#1.312)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Self Destruction, Part Two"
Written by Trent Reznor
Performed by Nine Inch Nails
Courtesy of Nothing/Interscope Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »