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He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive
Certificate: R
Running Time: 138 mins
Retail Price: $19.98
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Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
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. F.Gary Gray ('Set It Off') directs the leads and a top ensemble cast (including David Morse and J.T. Walsh) in a story honed with spiralling tension and volatile action.

In a dazzling series of twists and gambits, Roman and Sabian face off against time and each other.

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Commentary
Documentary: The 11th Hour: Stories From Real Negotiators
Behind-the-Scenes Documentary
Production Notes
5 Theatrical Trailers

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1 French

Subtitle Tracks:
French
English
CC: English

Directed By:
F. Gary Gray

Written By:



Starring:
John Spencer
Ron Rifkin
David Morse
Kevin Spacey
Samuel L. Jackson

Casting By:
David Rubin

Soundtrack By:
Graeme Revell

Director of Photography:
Russell Carpenter

Editor:
Christian Wagner

Costume Designer:
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck

Production Designer:
Holger Gross

Producer:
Arnon Milchan
David Hoberman
Albert Beveridge

Executive Producer:
Webster Stone
Robert Stone
David Nicksay

Distributor:
Warner Bros

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