Is Man on Fire a true story? Many stories have been told about the 2004 film, and many crime-drama movie lovers have differing opinions on whether it is a true or fictional story. Actor Denzel Washington stands on set while filming a scene of the film Man On Fire in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo: Susana Gonzalez (modified by author) 1 hr 24 mins. Drama, Suspense, Action & Adventure. R. Watchlist. A bodyguard (Scott Glenn) swings into action when terrorists kidnap his 12-year-old charge (Jade Malle). David: Joe Pesci. Jane Man on Fire is a 2004 film directed by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington.It is based on A.J. Quinnel's 1980 novel of the same name, which was previously adapted into film in 1987 (starring Scott Glenn).. In Mexico City, criminal gangs have been kidnapping rich people and their families for the ransom money. Man on Fire was previously adapted into two films. First, in 1987 starring Scott Glenn, Jade Malle, Brooke Adams, Joe Pesci, Danny Aiello and Jonathan Pryce, directed by Élie Chouraqui; and the second in 2004 starring Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken, Radha Mitchell, Marc Anthony and Mickey Rourke, directed by Tony Scott. New Regency Productions will serve as executive The original Man On Fire novel is set in the late 1970s in Italy, and the 2004 movie changed quite a bit of the story, including the setting to make it fit the modern day, and whether the little mp3PPi2.

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