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24 October 2002 (USA) morePlot:
The driver races to locate a kidnapped victim locked in the trunk of an abandoned car somewhere on the water's edge... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Columbia Finds Writers for Hancock Sequel (From TheMovingPicture. 24 August 2009, 8:57 PM, PDT)
The Hire: Hostage
(From SoundOnSight. 14 June 2009, 8:57 PM, PDT)
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Wow, this is smart advertising. more (14 total)Cast
(Credited cast) | Clive Owen | ... | The Driver |
 | Maury Chaykin | ... | The Kidnapper |
 | Kathryn Morris | ... | Linda Delacroix (The Hostage) |
| Darius McCrary | ... | FBI Commander |
 | Gerry Becker | ... | Doctor |
 | James MacDonald | ... | SWAT Team Commander |
| Robert 'Rock' Galotti | ... | SWAT Team Member (as Rock Galotti) |
| Jolyon Reese | ... | FBI Technician |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Christopher Gilbertson | ... | SWAT Team Member |
| Shannon Holzer | ... | SWAT Team Member |
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Continuity: When the Driver first gets into the car, he does not put on his seat belt. However, in all subsequent shots, he is wearing it. moreQuotes:
The Kidnapper: Words... are cheap. Words... come and go. All I wanted from her was a gesture. Now, five million dollars withdrawed from Ms. CEO's account, that's a gesture. See, now that's a GRAND gesture. I like that. moreFAQ
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In their latest quarterly report, BMW recently cited higher than expected launch costs associated with the new Z4. From looking at films like Hostage and Ticker, it's easy to understand why.
Hostage is a new breed of action shorts. By assembling John Woo's Hollywood A-list production crew, BMW along with Scott brothers Ridley and Tony have blended film and commercial into seemless product placement.
The premise of Hostage is not exactly treading on new ground. A disgruntled employee is holding his former employer in the trunk of his car, and high tide threatens to drown her unless the FBI, with help from Clive Owen's The Driver, delivers $5 million.
Woo's slick direction and gift of tension plays very well. Hostage is a taut thriller that both entertains and product places the new BMW Z4. No doubt the Driver films has already catapulted Clive Owen's career.
For those who question BMW's business acumen, consider how many car commercials lay casualty to the Fast Forward button. BMW has correctly identified his target demographic, high end yuppies with disposable income and broadband connection, and created an not easily forgettable product placement. Doubting Thomas' out there can surf the BMWfilms website for other shorts like Powderkeg and Ticker. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
As for the car itself, well, if only it were a Bull market....