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The Fan (1996)

โ€œAll fans have a favorite player. This one has a favorite target.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 909 votes 1h 56m r ActionThrillerDrama

#77 of 95 films from 1996 #1682 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tony Scott ยท Written by Phoef Sutton, Peter Abrahams

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Overview

When the San Francisco Giants pay center-fielder, Bobby Rayburn $40 million to lead their team to the World Series, no one is happier or more supportive than #1 fan, Gil Renard. When Rayburn becomes mired in the worst slump of his career, the obsessed Renard decides to stop at nothing to help his idol regain his former gloryโ€”not even murder.

Cast

Robert De Niroas Gil Renard
Wesley Snipesas Bobby Rayburn
Ellen Barkinas Jewel Stern
John Leguizamoas Manny
Benicio del Toroas Juan Primo
Patti D'Arbanvilleas Ellen Renard
Chris Mulkeyas Tim
Andrew J. Ferchlandas Richie Renard
Brandon Hammondas Sean Rayburn
Charles Hallahanas Coop
Dan Butleras Garrity
Kurt Fulleras Bernie
Michael Jaceas Scalper
Frank Medranoas Leon, the Bartender

Facts

Release dateAugust 15, 1996
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) โ€” about the same as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$18,626,419 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0116277

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Questions

How long is The Fan?
The Fan runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is The Fan worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 909 votes, which places it #77 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 20%) and #1682 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Fan?
The Fan was directed by Tony Scott. Other well-rated titles by the same director: True Romance (1993), Man on Fire (2004), Crimson Tide (1995).
Who stars in The Fan?
Robert De Niro as Gil Renard; Wesley Snipes as Bobby Rayburn; Ellen Barkin as Jewel Stern; John Leguizamo as Manny; Benicio del Toro as Juan Primo; Patti D'Arbanville as Ellen Renard.
What is The Fan rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Fan?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1431.

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