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'''''Man on Fire''''' is a 2004 action thriller starring [[Denzel Washington]] as John Creasy, a burnt-out former CIA operative and military officer who takes a job in Mexico guarding Pita Ramos ([[Dakota Fanning]]), the nine-year-old daughter of a wealthy businessman. When Pita is kidnapped and he is severely wounded, Creasy is determined to get her back at all costs. The film was directed by [[Tony Scott]] and was based on the 1980 novel of the same name written by A. J. Quinnell, which had been previously adapted into a 1987 film starring [[Scott Glenn]]. | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name=Man on Fire | |||
|picture=Man of fire.jpg | |||
|caption=''Theatrical Release Poster'' | |||
|country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]]United States | |||
|director=[[Tony Scott]] | |||
|language=English<br>Spanish | |||
|date=2004 | |||
|Language=English<br>Spanish | |||
|studio=Regency Enterprises<br>Scott Free Productions | |||
|distributor=20th Century Fox | |||
|character1=John W. Creasy | |||
|actor1=[[Denzel Washington]] | |||
|character2=Paul Rayburn | |||
|actor2=[[Christopher Walken]] | |||
|character3=Jordan Kalfus | |||
|actor3=[[Mickey Rourke]] | |||
|character4=Mariana Garcia Guerrero | |||
|actor4=[[Rachel Ticotin]] | |||
|character5=Miguel Manzano | |||
|actor5=[[Giancarlo Giannini]] | |||
|character6=Lisa Ramos | |||
|actor6=[[Radha Mitchell]] | |||
|character7=Samuel Ramos | |||
|actor7=[[Marc Anthony]] | |||
|character8=The Voice | |||
|actor8=[[Gustavo Sánchez Parra]] | |||
|character9=Lupita Ramos | |||
|actor9=[[Dakota Fanning]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''Man on Fire''''' is a 2004 action thriller starring [[Denzel Washington]] as John Creasy, a burnt-out former CIA operative and military officer who takes a job in Mexico guarding Pita Ramos ([[Dakota Fanning]]), the nine-year-old daughter of a wealthy businessman. When Pita is kidnapped and he is severely wounded, Creasy is determined to get her back at all costs. The cast also includes [[Radha Mitchell]], [[Marc Anthony]], [[Rachel Ticotin]] and [[Mickey Rourke]]. The film was directed by [[Tony Scott]] and was based on the 1980 novel of the same name written by A. J. Quinnell, which had been previously adapted into [[Man on Fire (1987)|a 1987 film]] starring [[Scott Glenn]]. Both Fanning and Washington would reunite nearly 20 years later for the 2023 film ''[[The Equalizer 3]]''. | |||
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[[Image:G34 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Creasy attempts suicide with his G34.]] | [[Image:G34 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Creasy attempts suicide with his G34.]] | ||
[[Image:G34 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Creasy performs a correct draw of his G34 during the kidnapping, removing cover garment with draw hand while keeping support hand on his chest. Denzel Washington was trained with the Glock before filming to know how to correctly handle and draw it.]] | [[Image:G34 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Creasy performs a correct draw of his G34 during the kidnapping, removing cover garment with draw hand while keeping support hand on his chest. Denzel Washington was trained with the Glock before filming to know how to correctly handle and draw it.]] | ||
[[Image:G34 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:G34 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An excellent closeup shot of Creasy's G34 right before firing a shot; the signature Glock tenifer finish at the time is very clearly visible. Note that his weapon now has the correct 3rd Gen frame. Also, he correctly draws it without his finger on the trigger.]] | ||
==Glock 17== | ==Glock 17== | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Zebala Side by Side Sawed-off Shotgun== | ==Zebala Side by Side Sawed-off Shotgun== | ||
This Lupara is full sized when he buys it and presumably sawed off afterwards. Creasy uses this short Side by Side shotgun to blow off the hand of Aurelio Sanchez. Also used in the nightclub. | Creasy is shown with a "Lupara" side by side [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]. This Lupara is full sized when he buys it and presumably sawed off afterwards. Creasy uses this short Side by Side shotgun to blow off the hand of Aurelio Sanchez. Also used in the nightclub. | ||
[[Image:SBS-Shotgun ManOnFire.jpg|thumb|none|500px|This is the screen used Short Barreled shotgun used by [[Denzel Washington]] in the film ''[[Man on Fire]]''.]] | [[Image:SBS-Shotgun ManOnFire.jpg|thumb|none|500px|This is the screen used Short Barreled shotgun used by [[Denzel Washington]] in the film ''[[Man on Fire]]''.]] | ||
[[Image:MOF-ZEBSXS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Creasy fires his shotgun after one of the accomplices tries to escape at the nightclub.]] | [[Image:MOF-ZEBSXS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Creasy fires his shotgun after one of the accomplices tries to escape at the nightclub.]] | ||
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Man on Fire is a 2004 action thriller starring Denzel Washington as John Creasy, a burnt-out former CIA operative and military officer who takes a job in Mexico guarding Pita Ramos (Dakota Fanning), the nine-year-old daughter of a wealthy businessman. When Pita is kidnapped and he is severely wounded, Creasy is determined to get her back at all costs. The cast also includes Radha Mitchell, Marc Anthony, Rachel Ticotin and Mickey Rourke. The film was directed by Tony Scott and was based on the 1980 novel of the same name written by A. J. Quinnell, which had been previously adapted into a 1987 film starring Scott Glenn. Both Fanning and Washington would reunite nearly 20 years later for the 2023 film The Equalizer 3.
The following weapons were used in the film Man on Fire (2004):
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Pistols
Glock 34
The Glock 34 in 9x19mm is the sidearm of John Creasy (Denzel Washington), who carries it in a Kydex OWB holster. At one point in the film when Creasy is teaching Pita by her pool, he is seen carrying the pistol in his OWB holster without a shirt covering it like in most other scenes, and on his other side he has a double magazine pouch. It is the weapon with which he attempts suicide and later uses in the kidnapping scene.
It is interesting to note that Creasy's Glock 34 has a 2nd Generation frame (no accessory rail, finger grooves, or thumb rest) during the scene where he attempts suicide, but later in the film, it does have the (correct) 3rd Generation frame, which was the only factory option available from Glock. This is most likely because the slide for the pistol was blank-adapted separately, and the armory had a shortage of 3rd Generation frames at the time. The -34 slide will fit and work fine on a 2nd Gen frame, though this is not factory standard.
Glock 17
Creasy later carries another Glock, the Glock 17. Used when he kidnaps his first revenge victim, and when he assaults the motorcade and kidnaps the police captain. Later given to Mr. Ramos (Marc Anthony) to kill himself with.
Colt Commander
A Colt Commander is seen during the weapons purchase scene, and later used in the assault on Sanchez' home.
Colt Gold Cup National Match
A Colt Mark IV Series 70 Gold Cup National Match is used to kill the first policeman, who claimed himself as part of the Mexico City Police Department criminal secret society named "La Hermandad", after being tortured.
SIG-Sauer P226
In the nightclub, Creasy carries a SIG-Sauer P226 as his weapon. Manzano (Giancarlo Giannini) uses a SIG-Sauer P226 to shoot Daniel Sanchez "The Voice" (Gustavo Sánchez Parra) at the end of the film.
Auto Ordnance M1911A1
A nickel plated Auto Ordnance M1911A1 is used by Daniel Sanchez' brother Aurelio Sanchez (Gero Camilo) to shoot Creasy in the chest before attempting to escape.
Browning Hi-Power
During Pita's kidnapping, one of the kidnappers uses a Browning Hi-Power. Creasy examines a Browning Hi-Power during the weapons purchase scene, but doesn't purchase it.
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is used by two of the kidnappers.
Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
At Pita's swim competition, a nickel plated Colt Detective Special is used to start the race.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
During the kidnapping, one of the corrupt judicial cops uses a Smith & Wesson Model 15.
.22 Llama Blank Revolver "Salva"
At Pita's practice swim meet, a ? is used to start the race.
Shotguns
Zebala Side by Side Sawed-off Shotgun
Creasy is shown with a "Lupara" side by side 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun. This Lupara is full sized when he buys it and presumably sawed off afterwards. Creasy uses this short Side by Side shotgun to blow off the hand of Aurelio Sanchez. Also used in the nightclub.
Remington 870
A sawn off Remington 870 is used by Aurelio Sanchez (Gero Camilo) to threaten the reporter Mariana (Rachel Ticotin).
Submachine Guns
M3A1 "Grease Gun"
While never used on screen, Creasy buys an M3A1 "Grease Gun" from the gun dealer. It's seen in his bag. Note the lack of cocking lever and the larger ejection port typical of the M3A1.
Beretta PM12S
At the money drop one of Fuentes' men uses Beretta PM12S to ripoff the kidnappers.
Rifles / Carbines
AR-15 Carbine
An AR-15 Carbine variant is used by a thug at the prisoner exchange. It is never seen firing so it cannot be sure if it is an M4 or similar assault rifle, or the semi-automatic only AR-15 civilian variant. It is fitted with a laser aiming module and a C-more red dot sight.
Launchers
Type 69 RPG
A Chinese Type 69 RPG is used to blow up an SUV in the motorcade.
