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Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire' (2005)

Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire' (2005)

Documentary
Release Date: 2005, May 24
Directors: Charles de Lauzirika
Countries: United States of America
Production: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Lauzirika Motion Picture Company
Cast: Christopher Walken, Dakota Fanning, Mickey Rourke, Giancarlo Giannini, Rachel Ticotin, Radha Mitchell, Marc Anthony

Overview:

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.