Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire'

2005 1h 13m EN

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7.2

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★8.0TMDB · 5★7.2IMDB · 60

Documentary

Synopsis

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A documentary on the making of the 2004 film "Man on Fire," mixing movie clips, behind-the-scenes shots and interviews of cast and crew. The program covers the flick’s genesis and very long path to the screen, adaptation concerns and changes from the original story, the choice of Mexico as a location, research into real-life kidnapping and various case studies, training and realism, casting and characters, shooting in Mexico City and location issues, cinematography and the movie’s distinctive look, Scott’s style on the set, and general thoughts.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lucas Foster
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Tony Scott
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Brian Helgeland
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Don Ferrarone
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James W. Skotchdopole
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Chris Seagers
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Radha Mitchell
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Dakota Fanning
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charles de Lauzirika
Writers: Charles de Lauzirika
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 73-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor William Hooke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lucas Foster and Tony Scott and Brian Helgeland carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0440903 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Charles de Lauzirika directs. William Hooke cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 73-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 21 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor William Hooke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Lucas Foster and Tony Scott and Brian Helgeland carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0440903 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.