The Fan (1981)
The final act is murder.
A record store clerk is an obsessed fan of an actress of stage and screen. However, when faced with rejection, the fan strikes out in increasingly violent ways.
Director: Ed Bianchi
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 15, 1981
Cast
- Lauren Bacall - Sally Ross
- James Garner - Jake Berman
- Maureen Stapleton - Belle Goldman
- Héctor Elizondo - Police Inspector Raphael Andrews
- Michael Biehn - Douglas Breen
- Anna Maria Horsford - Emily Stolz
- Kurt Johnson - David Branum
- Feiga Martinez - Elsa
- Reed Jones - Choreographer
- Kaiulani Lee - Douglas' Sister
Screenplay
Music: Pino Donaggio
Cinematography: Dick Bush
Editing: Alan Heim
Production: Paramount Pictures, Robert Stigwood Organization
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
obsession, stalker, obsessed fan, fan mail
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fan about?
- A record store clerk is an obsessed fan of an actress of stage and screen. However, when faced with rejection, the fan strikes out in increasingly violent ways.
- Who directed The Fan?
- The Fan was directed by Ed Bianchi.
- Who stars in The Fan?
- The Fan stars Lauren Bacall, James Garner, Maureen Stapleton, Héctor Elizondo, Michael Biehn, Anna Maria Horsford.
- How long is The Fan?
- The Fan has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Fan?
- The Fan is a Drama, Horror, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Fan?
- The Fan had a budget of $10M.
- How much did The Fan gross?
- The Fan grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The Fan produced?
- The Fan was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Fan?
- The themes of The Fan include: A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.