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The Fan (1996)

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Release Date: August 16, 1996
Genre: Crime, Suspense
Director: Tony Scott
Writer: Frank Darabont, Phoef Sutton, Peter Abrahams
Cast: Kurt Fuller, Dan Butler, Charles Hallahan, Brandon Hammond, Andrew J. Ferchland, Chris Mulkey, Patti D'Arbanville, Benicio Del Toro, John Leguizamo, Ellen Barkin, Wesley Snipes, Robert De Niro
Studio: TriStar Pictures
Running Time: 116 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong language throughout and some intense violence.

Gil Raynard is an all out baseball fan, one of those guys that know every little detail, every little piece of history of the game. His favorite player is the 33 year old Bobby Rayburn, a .314 batter. Rayburn has signed a $40 million paycheck with the NY Giants; Gil is excited that his idol is finally returning home. When Rayburn falls into a slump, and the fans treat him like dirt, Gil still stands...

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Despite the talent of Wesley Snipes and Robert DeNiro, The Fan's extreme overuse of swearing is a turnoff. It does not help that the main character is Gil (DeNiro), who is not much fun to watch as he gets crazier and crazier. The ending is a little tense but overall, the movie is pretty boring. After watching the first fifteen minutes, you'll realize you can do without The Fan. Full movie review »

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