The Fan
The Fan is a 1981 American thriller film directed by Edward Bianchi, and starring Lauren Bacall, Michael Biehn, James Garner and Maureen Stapleton. It was written by Priscilla Chapman and John Hartwell, based on a novel of the same name by Bob Randall. The plot follows a famous stage and film actress named Sally Ross (Bacall) who is stalked by a violent, deranged fan (Biehn), who begins killing those around her.
Plot
Douglas Breen, a deranged young New York City record salesman, writes a rambling letter to stage and film star Sally Ross. Sally's assistant, Belle Goldman, has been intercepting Douglas's numerous disturbed letters, responding herself and asking him to stop. Douglas feels ignored, and becomes determined to meet with Sally and consummate "his love" for her.
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| author | John Hartwell Priscilla Chapman |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | New York City |
| director | Ed Bianchi |
| editor | Alan Heim |
| genre | crime horror thriller |
| keywords | apartment building beg break in build california costume designer crop cruises him for sex cruising for sex derange disturb dressing room fan mail film star land meat cleaver opening night oral sex private investigator read riding crop secluded house stage production stalk write |
| musicBy | Pino Donaggio |
| nomination | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song |
| producer | Robert Stigwood |
| publisher | Paramount Pictures |
| recordedAt | New York City |