Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire' (2005)
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.
Released: May 24, 2005
Runtime: 73 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Lucas Foster, Tony Scott, Brian Helgeland, Don Ferrarone, James W. Skotchdopole, Chris Seagers
Crew: Charles de Lauzirika (Writer), Lawrence Fried (Sound), Brian Hoodenpyle (Camera Operator), William Hooke (Camera Operator), William Hooke (Associate Producer), Paul Prischman (Associate Producer)