Man on Fire (2004) Cast, Crew, and Production Information
Synopsis
In
Man on Fire (2004), former CIA operative John Creasy reluctantly takes on the role of bodyguard for a young girl in Mexico City. Despite their initial differences, they form a close bond. When the girl is kidnapped, Creasy is consumed by rage and embarks on a relentless mission to save her.
Cast and Crew
Cast
* Denzel Washington as John Creasy * Dakota Fanning as Lupita "Pita" Ramos * Radha Mitchell as Lisa Martin Ramos * Christopher Walken as Paul Rayburn * Giancarlo Giannini as Manolo * Marc Anthony as Samuel Ramos * Rachel Ticotin as Mariana * Mickey Rourke as Jordan Kalfus * Jesús Ochoa as Ortiz
Crew
* Director: Tony Scott * Writers: Brian Helgeland (screenplay), A.J. Quinnell (novel) * Producers: Tony Scott, Arnon Milchan, Joseph Reidy, Paula Weinstein * Cinematography: Paul Cameron * Editing: Pietro Scalia * Music: Harry Gregson-Williams
Production Budget and Worldwide Gross
* Production Budget: $60-70 million * Worldwide Gross: $130 million
Critical Reception
Man on Fire received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its action sequences and Denzel Washington's performance, while others criticized its predictability and excessive violence. Despite the mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, grossing over twice its production budget worldwide.
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