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Man On Fire

What is man on fire?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Release year 2004[1]
Director Tony Scott[1]
Screenwriter Brian Helgeland[1]
Based on Man on Fire (1980 novel) by A. J. Quinnell[1]
Lead actor Denzel Washington[1]
Genre Action thriller[1]

Man on Fire is a 2004 action thriller film directed by Tony Scott, based on A. J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel, starring Denzel Washington as a former CIA officer-turned-bodyguard who seeks revenge after a nine-year-old girl is kidnapped in Mexico City [1].

Context

The 2004 film Man on Fire is an action thriller directed by Tony Scott and based on A. J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel [1]. The plot centres on a former CIA officer-turned-bodyguard who seeks revenge after a nine-year-old girl is kidnapped in Mexico City [1]. The title also applies to a 1987 film, and the phrase “on fire” can mean literal burning or informal success depending on context [1].

Documented claims

  • The film follows a former CIA officer-turned-bodyguard who takes revenge after a nine-year-old girl is kidnapped in Mexico City [1].
  • The title also refers to a 1987 film and, as a phrase, can mean literal burning or informal success depending on context [1].

Questions and answers

Is Man on Fire a true story?

No, the 2004 film is based on A. J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel, not a true story [1].

Is Man on Fire 2026 a remake?

The source material does not mention a 2026 remake; the title refers to the 1987 and 2004 films [1].

Why did Creasy sacrifice himself?

The source material does not state a reason for Creasy’s sacrifice [1].

Is Man on Fire worth watching?

The source material does not provide reviews or ratings, so it cannot be judged [1].

Sources

  1. Traduction man on fire | Dictionnaire Anglais-Français — dictionnaire.reverso.net (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment