USA / Germany,
1998, 140 min
(Alternative: 134 min)
Directed by:
F. Gary GrayCinematography:
Russell CarpenterComposer:
Graeme RevellCast:
Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J. T. Walsh, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Paul Giamatti, Regina Taylor, Paul Guilfoyle (more)VOD (2)
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Maverick hostage negotiator Danny Roman (Samuel L. Jackson) is framed for embezzlement and murder. Newly married and unjustly faced with prison, Roman turns hostage-taker to smoke out the guilty ones. Squaring off against him is respected, methodical negotiator Chris Sabian (Kevin Spacey). Under siege and racing the clock, the two lock in a deadly battle of wits. (Warner Bros. AU)
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