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29 July 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
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. morePlot:
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. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Fantastic Film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Samuel L. Jackson | ... | Lt. Danny Roman | |
| Kevin Spacey | ... | Lt. Chris Sabian | |
| David Morse | ... | Cmdr. Adam Beck | |
| Ron Rifkin | ... | Cmdr. Grant Frost | |
| John Spencer | ... | Chief Al Travis | |
| J.T. Walsh | ... | Insp. Terence Niebaum | |
| Siobhan Fallon | ... | Maggie | |
| Paul Giamatti | ... | Rudy Timmons | |
| Regina Taylor | ... | Karen Roman | |
| Bruce Beatty | ... | Markus | |
| Michael Cudlitz | ... | Palermo | |
| Carlos Gómez | ... | Eagle | |
| Tim Kelleher | ... | Argento | |
| Dean Norris | ... | Scott | |
| Nestor Serrano | ... | Hellman |
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Rated R for violence and language.Parents Guide:
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139 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Philippines:PG-13 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #36071) | Netherlands:12 (re-rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Belgium:KT | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:16 (w) | Hong Kong:IIB | Italy:T | Netherlands:16 (original rating) | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15Fun Stuff
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Filming of Roman and the hostages in the Internal Affairs' offices took place at a studio Los Angeles. In order to simulate the Chicago skyline that can be seen looking out the window, a 160x40 feet poster was created using 6 cameras placed on the 20th floor of 77 West Wacker Drive in Chicago, looking outside the window. The poster was placed outside the office movie set in Los Angeles. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During one of the early negotiating scenes, the clock in the negotiating room shows early afternoon when it is clearly night time. moreQuotes:
[Talking to Omar about Pit Bulls]Lieutenant Danny Roman: There's the right man's best friend and the wrong man's worst enemy.
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Anyone who says this film is not good must be crazy! The Negotiator has the complete package intelligence, love, anger,comedy,suspense and action. An absolute terrific film which as well as having all the characteristics to make a classic, it has the cast to match. Samuel L Jackson at his best playing the role as Danny Roman, a negotiator with nothing to lose but all to prove. Kevin Spacey shows a strong side of his acting ability and is terrific in the role of Chris Sabien, another negotiator who has the sole interest of getting the truth!. The film is full of so many twists and turns that makes it one of the best thrillers ever!!! GUARANTEE...THIS FILM WILL NOT DISAPPOINT!!!