Man on Fire

In 'Man on Fire', Denzel Washington plays John Creasy, a disillusioned ex-CIA operative who takes a job as a bodyguard for a wealthy family in Mexico City. When the family's young daughter is kidnapped, Creasy stops at nothing to uncover the truth and bring her kidnappers to justice.

• Denzel Washington performed most of his own stunts in the film.
• The movie was almost entirely shot in Mexico City.
• Mickey Rourke's scenes were filmed in just one day.
• It's a remake of a 1987 film based on a novel.
• Denzel Washington trained with a bodyguard to prepare for his role.

• Creasy: Do you think God'll forgive us for what we've done?
• Creasy: Okay, my friend. It's off to the next life for you.
• Creasy: I am the sheep that got lost, Madre.
• Creasy: I wish... you had... more time.
• Creasy: I'm going to ask questions. If you don't answer fully and truthfully, you will suffer much more than you have to. I'm going to cut your fingers off. One by one.