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2004 · 146 min · R

Man on Fire

Directed by Tony Scott · Action, Drama, Thriller

Man on Fire (2004) is a Action film, directed by Tony Scott set in Mexico City during the 2000s. It runs 146 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of revenge, redemption, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Cinematography
Paul Cameron
Cast
Denzel WashingtonDakota FanningChristopher WalkenRadha MitchellMarc AnthonyGiancarlo GianniniRachel TicotinMickey Rourke

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Mexico City
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
RevengeRedemptionPower & Corruption
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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