The Fan
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When the San Francisco Giants pay center-fielder, Bobby Rayburn $40 million to lead their team to the World Series, no one is happier or more supportive than #1 fan, Gil Renard. When Rayburn becomes mired in the worst slump of his career, the obsessed Renard decides to stop at nothing to help his idol regain his former glory—not even murder.
The Fan is a 1996 thriller starring Wesley Snipes and Robert De Niro as a baseball player and his obsessed supporter whose relationship turns deadly. When a San Francisco Giants star struggles on the field, his #1 fan takes increasingly violent steps to restore his idol's winning form.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Robert De NiroGil Renard
Wesley SnipesBobby Rayburn
Ellen BarkinJewel Stern
John LeguizamoManny
Benicio del ToroJuan Primo
Patti D'ArbanvilleEllen Renard
Chris MulkeyTim
Andrew J. FerchlandRichie Renard
Brandon HammondSean Rayburn
Charles HallahanCoop
Dan ButlerGarrity
Kurt FullerBernie
Michael JaceScalper
Frank MedranoLeon, the Bartender
Don S. DavisStook
Trailer
The Fan Movie Trailer 1996 - Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes
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When was The Fan released?
The Fan was released on August 15, 1996.
What is The Fan about?
The film follows Gil Renard, an obsessed Giants fan, who becomes dangerously invested in helping center-fielder Bobby Rayburn overcome a career slump. As Rayburn's performance deteriorates, Renard's actions escalate from supportive to murderous.
Where can I watch The Fan?
The Fan is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers. Check your preferred streaming service or rental platform for current availability.
Who stars in The Fan?
The Fan stars Robert De Niro as obsessed fan Gil Renard and Wesley Snipes as baseball player Bobby Rayburn.
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