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The Fan is a 1996 American sports psychological thriller film directed by Tony Scott, and starring Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes, based on the 1995 novel by Peter Abrahams. The film received generally negative reviews from critics and was a box office flop. Over time, the direction, the performances and the soundtrack were praised.
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1996 · 1h 56m · Thriller · Action · Drama
TMDB 6.0/10 (891 votes)
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 glory—not even murder.
Directed by Tony Scott
Box office $19M worldwide
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Tony ScottDirector
Robert De Niroas Gil Renard
Wesley Snipesas Bobby Rayburn
Ellen Barkinas Jewel Stern
John Leguizamoas Manny
Patti D'Arbanvilleas Ellen Renard
Chris Mulkeyas Tim
Andrew J. Ferchlandas Richie Renard
Brandon Hammondas Sean Rayburn
Charles Hallahanas Coop
Michael Jaceas Scalper
Frank Medranoas Leon, the BartenderCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.