description The Fan Overview
The Fan is a 1996 psychological thriller directed by Tony Scott and starring Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes. Based on Peter Abrahams’ novel, the film was released by TriStar Pictures and ultimately performed poorly at the box office with a budget of $55 million. Critical reception was largely negative, resulting in a gross of $42 million.
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info The Fan Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1996 |
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What is The Fan (1996) about?
Robert De Niro plays Gil Renard, a struggling knife salesman whose obsession with baseball superstar Bobby Rayburn, played by Wesley Snipes, curdles into stalking and violence. Tony Scott directed the psychological thriller.
Is The Fan based on a book?
Yes, it is adapted from Peter Abrahams' novel of the same name. TriStar Pictures released the film adaptation in 1996.
Did The Fan (1996) flop at the box office?
It did. Despite a budget of about $55 million, the film grossed only a fraction of that in theaters and was widely panned by critics, making it one of 1996's notable misfires.
Who else is in the cast of The Fan besides De Niro and Snipes?
Benicio del Toro plays Juan Primo, Rayburn's Giants teammate, whose presence fuels the star's frustrations. The story is set around the San Francisco Giants, with Gil's fixation on Rayburn driving the escalating plot.
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