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The Negotiator (1998)
7.2
Ratings: 7.2/10 from 64,091 users
Metascore:
62/100
Reviews: 263 user | 123 critic | 23 from Metacritic.com In a desperate attempt to prove his innocence, a skilled police negotiator accused of corruption and murder takes hostages in a government office to gain the time he needs to find the truth. Director:F. Gary Gray |
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| Samuel L. Jackson | ... |
Danny Roman
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| Kevin Spacey | ... |
Chris Sabian
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| David Morse | ... |
Adam Beck
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| Ron Rifkin | ... |
Grant Frost
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| John Spencer | ... |
Chief Al Travis
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| J.T. Walsh | ... |
Terence Niebaum
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| Siobhan Fallon | ... |
Maggie
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| Paul Giamatti | ... |
Rudy
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Bruce Beatty | ... |
Markus
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| Michael Cudlitz | ... |
Palermo
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| Carlos Gómez | ... |
Eagle
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Tim Kelleher | ... |
Argento
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| Dean Norris | ... |
Scott
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| Nestor Serrano | ... |
Hellman
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Storyline
In the midst of an elaborate conspiracy, an expert negotiator is driven to the edge when he's framed for the murder of his partner, as well as embezzling money from his department's pension fund. His only chance to prove his innocence is to take hostages himself, acquire the services of another expert negotiator, and find out who's running the conspiracy before it's too late. Written by Ted Walters
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Chicago's two top negotiators must face each other. One of them is holding hostages. The other is demanding surrender. And everyone's holding their breath. See more »Parents Guide:
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Budget:
$50,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$10,218,831 (USA) (2 August 1998) (2436 Screens)Gross:
$44,484,065 (USA) (1 November 1998)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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(1995)
Performed by Rednex
Written by Janne Ericsson, Erkan Oban (as Øban), Pat Reiniz
Courtesy of Zomba Recording Corp. See more »
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Despite the fact that this was filmed in Super 35, "Filmed in Panavision" is listed in the end credits. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: Police negotiators and entry teams conduct their activities independent of one another so that the negotiator doesn't inadvertently let the hostage taker know what the entry team is doing. See more »Quotes
Lieutenant Chris Sabian: [hanging up the phone on Danny Roman] Relax... he'll call back.See more »
Soundtracks
"Cotton-Eye Joe"(1995)
Performed by Rednex
Written by Janne Ericsson, Erkan Oban (as Øban), Pat Reiniz
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