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The Negotiator (1998)

Movie"He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive."
Audience Score
71
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R 2 hr 20 minJul 29th, 1998Crime, Thriller, Drama, Action
The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.
StarringSamuel L. JacksonKevin SpaceyDavid Morse
DirectorF. Gary Gray

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 29th, 1998
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 15th, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$50,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$44,547,681 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:David Nicksay, Robert Stone, Webster Stone
Production Companies:Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures, Mandeville Films, Monarchy Enterprises B.V., Taurus Film
Movie Tags:
murderpolicecorruptionconspiracyhostagechicago, illinoisurban settinginnocencehostage-takingbullet wound