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Spartan (2004)

 -  Action | Crime | Drama  -  12 March 2004 (USA)
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The investigation into a kidnapping of the daughter of a high-ranking US government official.

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Storyline

Maverick Ranger Scott, known for ruthless, unorthodox methods but good results, is called in to help the secret service after Washington big whig's brat daughter is abducted while studying at Harvard. Scott quickly realizes the protection detail's prime suspect, her boyfriend Michael Blake, is innocent and dumped her for being a drug-addicted slut. Next he traces her to a bordello, only to realize the captors didn't realize who she is but simply recruited her for the Middle Eastern white slavery market, and are likely to dispose of her rather than confront her father. But instead of the support expected in such high-profile case, Scott gets orders to work in secret before the press catches on, and even finds his quest sabotaged. Written by KGF Vissers

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She's missing.


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Rated R for violence and language | See all certifications »

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12 March 2004 (USA)  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$19,250,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$502,324 (Spain) (9 July 2004)

Gross:

$502,324 (Spain) (9 July 2004)
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Many audiences became more familiar with the film after it's release on home video amidst the 2004 United States Presidential Campaign, due to Vanessa Kerry's supporting role as a bartender. Kerry's father, then-Massachussetts Senator John Kerry was running for President as the Democratic candidate. See more »

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Starting at 38:15 into the movie, when Scott shoots the officer escorting the prisoners, you can see a car in the background heading towards the scene. In the next scene, when Scott stands in the middle of the road looking for cars, the car is not present. See more »

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Scott: You had your whole life to prepare for this moment. Why aren't you ready?
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One Of Kilmer's Best Performances
7 March 2006 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Secret Serviceman extraordinnaire Val Kilmer tries to retrieve a kidnapped politician's daughter in this surprisingly-good thriller.

There isn't a lot of violence in this modern day tough rescue story, but when it occurs, look out! Kilmer is very good in here, one of his best performances ever and the film is nicely photographed. The only warning I would give viewers is the language, which contains about 25 f-words.

The best plug I can give this film is that it was very entertaining, start to finish, and that's what most of us are looking for - entertainment. It keeps your attention the full 100-plus minutes, so what's not to like? As mentioned, Kilmer is very, very good in here and, make no mistake: he's the show. Everything in the story really revolves around him.

There was anything that struck a sour note with me, it would be the story with the kidnapped girl's father. I don't think he was realistic, but I won't say more in fear of spoiling anything for those who haven't seen this.

Nonetheless, an under-publicized excellent film of 2004.


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