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Spartan (2004) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 21,971 users
Metascore: 60/100
Reviews: 233 user | 113 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com The investigation into a kidnapping of the daughter of a high-ranking US government official. Director:David MametWriter:David Mamet |
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Cast
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Cadre Candidate
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Cpl. Sattler
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Grossler
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Mark FitzGerald | ... |
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Tony Mamet | ... |
Parker
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Gaines
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Naylor
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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.Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
12 March 2004 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Halastamatu See more »Box Office
Budget:
$19,250,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$502,324 (Spain) (9 July 2004)Gross:
$502,324 (Spain) (9 July 2004)Company Credits
Production Co:
ApolloMedia Distribution, ApolloProMedia GmbH & Co. 1. Filmproduktion KG (I), Art Linson Productions 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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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 »Goofs
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 »Quotes
[first lines]Scott: You had your whole life to prepare for this moment. Why aren't you ready?
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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.