Man on Fire is a 2004 action thriller film directed by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington who portrays John Creasy, a despondent, alcoholic former Special Activities Division operative/U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance officer-turned bodyguard, who goes on a revenge rampage after his charge, nine-year-old Lupita "Pita" Ramos (Dakota Fanning), is abducted in Mexico City. Another important co-star is the Mercedes-Benz 500SEL W140 that is driven by the main character. The car has a sign

"You're smiling." Man on Fire (2004), Dir.Tony Scott | Film of Century