Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire'

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Lucas FosterSelf

Tony ScottSelf

Brian HelgelandSelf

Don Ferrarone

Don FerraroneSelf

James W. Skotchdopole

James W. SkotchdopoleSelf

Chris Seagers

Chris SeagersSelf

Radha MitchellSelf

Dakota FanningSelf

Christopher WalkenSelf

Marc AnthonySelf

Giancarlo GianniniSelf

Rachel TicotinSelf