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The Negotiator (1998)

R · 1998-07-29 · 2h 20m · EN
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He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive.

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.

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F. Gary GrayDirector
Budget
$50M
Box office
$44.5M

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Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonLt. Danny RomanKevin SpaceyKevin SpaceyLt. Chris SabianDavid MorseDavid MorseCdr. Adam BeckRon RifkinRon RifkinCdr. Grant FrostJohn SpencerJohn SpencerChief Al TravisJ.T. WalshJ.T. WalshInsp. Terence NiebaumSiobhan Fallon HoganSiobhan Fallon HoganMaggiePaul GiamattiPaul GiamattiRudyRegina TaylorRegina TaylorKaren RomanBruce BeattyBruce BeattyMarkusMichael CudlitzMichael CudlitzPalermoCarlos GómezCarlos GómezEagle

Keywords

MurderPoliceCorruptionConspiracyChicago, illinoisHostageHostage-takingInnocencePensionUrban settingBullet woundNegotiator

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityMurder · Police · CorruptionDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · LongDirector preference23346Actor preference4158 · 45869 · 33136

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What is The Negotiator about?

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.

How long is The Negotiator?

The Negotiator has a runtime of 140 minutes.

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