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.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.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.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 6 nominations
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
- Maggie
- (as Siobhan Fallon)
Leonard L. Thomas
- Allen
- (as Leonard Thomas)
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- TriviaThe movie was originally written to star Sylvester Stallone and Kevin Spacey. Kevin Spacey was supposed to be the hostage-taker with Stallone playing opposite him. When Stallone turned down the part, Spacey decided he wanted to play Chris Sabian rather than Danny Roman. Fortunately, the role originally meant for him was re-cast with Samuel L. Jackson.
- GoofsPolice 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.
- Quotes
Lieutenant Danny Roman: When your friends betray you, sometimes the only people you can trust are strangers.
- Alternate versionsOn newer prints of the film, including VUDU, the Warner Bros. 75 Years logo is omitted at the beginning. However, the 1992 "Distributed By Warner Bros." logo is retained at the end of the film.
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somewhat familiar setup made worthwhile by an excellent cast
Lieutenant Danny Roman, just married and quickly becoming recognized as one of Chicago's top hostage negotiators, has his life turned upside down when he's framed for the murder of his partner and embezzlement of his department's pension fund. With the evidence piling up against him and unsure of whom he can trust, he resorts to desperate means by taking hostages himself and acquiring the services of unknown but equally skilled negotiator Chris Sabian in order to clear his name. Sharp, intelligent thriller should be your run-of-the-mill cop flick, but its plot twists are so convincing, its police procedures so realistic, and its acted with such great conviction that you don't want to miss a single moment of it! Jackson and Spacey ignite the screen, but they're surrounded by a top-notch supporting cast. A great piece of work from all those involved. ***
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- Also known as
- Người Thương Thuyết
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- Budget
- $50,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $44,547,681
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,218,831
- Aug 2, 1998
- Gross worldwide
- $44,547,681
- Runtime2 hours 20 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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