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The Fan

The Fan

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The Fan
1981 1h 35m5.8

The Fan

“The final act is murder.”

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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.

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DirectorEd Bianchi
ScreenplayPriscilla Chapman, John Hartwell
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 15, 1981
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 35m
Budget$10M
Revenue$3M
Loss$7M
Rating⭐ 5.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.8 / 10
Votes55
GenresDrama, Horror, Thriller
StudioParamount Pictures, Robert Stigwood Organization

Photos11

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Cast

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Sally Ross

James Garner

James Garner

Jake Berman

Maureen Stapleton

Maureen Stapleton

Belle Goldman

Héctor Elizondo

Héctor Elizondo

Police Inspector Raphael Andrews

Michael Biehn

Michael Biehn

Douglas Breen

Anna Maria Horsford

Anna Maria Horsford

Emily Stolz

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Kurt Johnson

David Branum

🎭

Feiga Martinez

Elsa

🎭

Reed Jones

Choreographer

Kaiulani Lee

Kaiulani Lee

Douglas' Sister

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Charles Blackwell

John Vetta

Dwight Schultz

Dwight Schultz

Director

Dana Delany

Dana Delany

Saleswoman in Record Store

Terence Marinan

Terence Marinan

Young Man in Bar

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Lesley Rogers

Heidi

🎭

Parker McCormick

Hilda

Robert Weil

Robert Weil

Pop

🎭

Ed Crowley

Caretaker

🎭

Gail Benedict

Assistant Choreographer

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D. David Lewis

Pianist

Griffin Dunne

Griffin Dunne

Production Assistant

🎭

Themi Sapountzakis

Markham

Jean De Baer

Jean De Baer

Stage Manager

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

Self

🎭

Haru Aki

Dancer

🎭

Robin Albert

Dancer

🎭

Rene Ceballos

Dancer

🎭

Clif De Raita

Dancer

🎭

Edyie Fleming

Dancer

🎭

Linda Haberman

Dancer

🎭

Sergio López-Cal

Dancer

🎭

Jamie Patterson

Dancer

Justin Ross

Justin Ross

Dancer

Stephanie Williams

Stephanie Williams

Dancer

🎭

Jim Wolfe

Dancer

🎭

Thomas Saccio

Prop Man

Victoria Vanderkloot

Victoria Vanderkloot

Pen Thief

🎭

James Ogden

Drummer

🎭

Terri DuHaime

Nurse

Donna Mitchell

Donna Mitchell

Party Hostess

🎭

Hector Osorio

Donut Vendor

Lionel Pina

Lionel Pina

Record Shop Customer

🎭

Miriam Phillips

Woman on Steps

🎭

Jack R. Marks

Doorman

George Peters

George Peters

Doorman

🎭

Esther Benson

Fan

🎭

Eric Van Valkenburg

Fan

🎭

Ann Pearl Gary

Fan

🎭

Madeline Moroff

Fan

🎭

Leo Schaff

Fan

🎭

James Bryson

Stagehand

🎭

J. Nesbit Clark

Stagehand

🎭

Tim Elliott

Stagehand

🎭

Paul Hummel

Stagehand

🎭

Jacob Laufer

Stagehand

🎭

Kenneth Boys

Autograph Seeker (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Fan

Where can I watch The Fan?

The Fan (1981) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1981) was directed by Ed Bianchi. The film is a Drama, Horror production with a runtime of 1h 35m, rated 5.8/10.

How long is The Fan?

The Fan runs 1h 35m (95 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.8/10 from 55 votes. Genre: Drama, Horror.

Is The Fan worth watching?

The Fan is rated 5.8/10 by 55 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Horror fans.