Hostage (2005)

When a family is held hostage, former hostage negotiator Jeff Talley arrives at the scene. Talley's own family is kidnapped and Talley must decide which is more important: saving a family he doesn't even know or saving his own family.

Director:

Florent-Emilio Siri (as Florent Siri)

Writers:

Robert Crais (novel), Doug Richardson (screenplay)

Stars:

Bruce Willis, Kevin Pollak, Serena Scott Thomas

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bruce Willis	...	Jeff Talley
Kevin Pollak	...	Walter Smith
Jimmy Bennett	...	Tommy Smith
Michelle Horn	...	Jennifer Smith
Ben Foster	...	Mars Krupcheck
Jonathan Tucker	...	Dennis Kelly
Marshall Allman	...	Kevin Kelly
Serena Scott Thomas	...	Jane Talley
Rumer Willis	...	Amanda Talley
Kim Coates	...	The Watchman
Robert Knepper	...	Wil Bechler
Tina Lifford	...	Laura Shoemaker
Ransford Doherty	...	Mike Anders
Marjean Holden	...	Carol Flores
Michael D. Roberts	...	Ridley

Storyline

Jeff Talley, a former LAPD hostage negotiator, has moved himself away from his failed career outside of Los Angeles, and away from his wife and daughter when three perpetrators move in on an unsuspecting family. But the family's father has a secret which might compromise his kin, and one of the criminals is about to jump over the edge. Jeff Talley has to get everybody to survive the night......if he can.

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Plot Keywords:

child gagged | tape over mouth | hostage | police | hostage negotiator | 

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Taglines:

On March 11th there will be no negotiation.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong graphic violence, language and some drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kim Coates has previously starred with Bruce Willis in The Last Boy Scout (1991) and with Robert Knepper on Prison Break (2005).

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Goofs

After Mars kills the brothers, you can see a TV in the background and the security cameras are still working, even though they were shot out.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Joe Mack: I need to talk to that motherfucker! You hear me? I want to talk to that fucker right now! I want that motherfucker!

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Crazy Credits

The beginning and end credits take place as a virtual camera moves through a digitally replicated set with frozen action. This then fades into and out of the live action at the beginning and end of the film.

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Connections

References Fargo (1996)

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Soundtracks

Outta Here
Written by Rob Bryton & Neil Cross
Performed by K.I.N.D
For Savage Arts Entertainment

User Reviews

An unexpected delight.

I went to see this movie last night for the only reason, it was a free premiere ticket, and I had not much else to do. I was therefore pleasantly surprised by the movie. Artistically and dialogue wise this movie is lacking, except for the first scene, but this is to be expected from a Bruce Willis film. As a an action/thriller the movie hits the mark. It is noir, gritty, violent, and similar to the director's, Florent Siri, style used for his 2002 film, "The Nest". Several very cool shots by the cinematographer, tie this movie together. This is a great movie to go watch on a Saturday night with friends. You will be thoroughly entertained by Willis, who is best suited for this type of role.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 March 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hostage

Filming Locations:

San Gabriel Canyon Road & Old San Gabriel Canyon Rd, Azusa, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$52,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,800,000, 13 March 2005

Gross USA:

$34,639,939

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$77,663,556

Company Credits

Production Co:

Miramax, Stratus Film Co., Cheyenne Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1