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The Fan (1996)

The Fan (1996)
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Robert De Niro is Gil Renard, baseball fan from hell. Bobby Rayburn (Wesley Snipes) is the player he is nuts about. No sooner does the talented Rayburn sign a huge contract with the San Francisco Giants, than everything in his life goes horribly wrong. Not only does his field play deteriorate along with his batting average, but someone murders his chief team rival. It's not revealing too much to say that Gil killed him, in the mistaken belief that he was doing Bobby a favor. When superfan Gil insinuates himself into Bobby's everyday life, the situation grows much worse, because this fixated nut-case has some very strange ideas about family solidarity. Amusing highlights come from John Leguizamo as a ballplayer's agent, and Ellen Barkin as a radio sports announcer. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

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Starring:
Robert De NiroWesley Snipes, (more)
Director(s):
Tony Scott
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Fan

Robert De Niro is Gil Renard, baseball fan from hell. Bobby Rayburn (Wesley Snipes) is the player he is nuts about. No sooner does the talented Rayburn sign a huge contract with the San Francisco Giants, than everything in his life goes horribly wrong. Not only does his field play deteriorate along with his batting average, but someone murders his chief team rival. It's not revealing too much to say that Gil killed him, in the mistaken belief that he was doing Bobby a favor. When superfan Gil insinuates himself into Bobby's everyday life, the situation grows much worse, because this fixated nut-case has some very strange ideas about family solidarity. Amusing highlights come from John Leguizamo as a ballplayer's agent, and Ellen Barkin as a radio sports announcer. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
116 mins

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Director(s):
Tony Scott
Writer(s):
Phoef Sutton
Producer(s):
Wendy Finerman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence, Not For Children)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Ryan N.

    This movie will make you feel so empty inside after watching it. Its one of those that is just so real and disturbing. It reminds me of the michael douglas movie "Falling Down" I recomend it.

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    Scott S.

    "C'mon Bobby!" A bit over the top many say after watching dis flick. Yet try counting the dollar bills that are gambled away on sporting events when you have trouble falling asleep at night. Who's doin steroids, who ain't? Raised ticket prices...so that only the upper-middle class can only make it to a game or two a year. Not a great movie, but for a '96 picture, there seem to be alot of people nowadays who are only an at-bat or two away from becoming a Gil.

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    Lisa A.

    Taught, screen engrossing thriller with Robert Deniro as baseball FANATIC Gil Renard, a displaced knife salesman (already sounds like a problem, huh?) who follows the ups & downs of of baseball high rollin', suspicion obsessed player (Wesley Snipes lookin' oh so fine) to an arduous, ever downward spiraling end.

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