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Executive Decision

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
57K
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POPULARITY
3,164
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Executive Decision (1996)
Home Video Trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures
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  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Thriller
When terrorists seize control of an airliner, an intelligence analyst accompanies a commando unit for a midair boarding operation.When terrorists seize control of an airliner, an intelligence analyst accompanies a commando unit for a midair boarding operation.When terrorists seize control of an airliner, an intelligence analyst accompanies a commando unit for a midair boarding operation.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
57K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,164
791
  • Director
    • Stuart Baird
  • Writers
    • Jim Thomas
    • John Thomas
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Halle Berry
    • John Leguizamo
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stuart Baird
  • Writers
    • Jim Thomas
    • John Thomas
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Halle Berry
    • John Leguizamo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 191User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Executive Decision
    Trailer 2:19
    Executive Decision

    Photos72

    Halle Berry at an event for Executive Decision (1996)
    Halle Berry at an event for Executive Decision (1996)
    Larry King and Shawn Ora Engemann at an event for Executive Decision (1996)
    Kurt Russell at an event for Executive Decision (1996)
    Kurt Russell, Kate Hudson, and Wyatt Russell at an event for Executive Decision (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Halle Berry at an event for Executive Decision (1996)
    Steven Seagal at an event for Executive Decision (1996)
    Elizabeth Berkley at an event for Executive Decision (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Kurt Russell in Executive Decision (1996)
    Kurt Russell in Executive Decision (1996)
    Mary Ellen Trainor in Executive Decision (1996)
    Mary Ellen Trainor in Executive Decision (1996)

    Top cast

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    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • David Grantas David Grant
    Halle Berry
    Halle Berry
    • Jeanas Jean
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Capt. Carlos 'Rat' Lopezas Capt. Carlos 'Rat' Lopez
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Dennis Cahillas Dennis Cahill
    Joe Morton
    Joe Morton
    • Sgt. Campbell 'Cappy' Mathenyas Sgt. Campbell 'Cappy' Matheny
    David Suchet
    David Suchet
    • Nagi Hassanas Nagi Hassan
    Steven Seagal
    Steven Seagal
    • Lt. Col. Austin Travisas Lt. Col. Austin Travis
    BD Wong
    BD Wong
    • Sgt. Louie Jungas Sgt. Louie Jung
    • (as B. D. Wong)
    Len Cariou
    Len Cariou
    • Secretary of Defense Charles Whiteas Secretary of Defense Charles White
    Whip Hubley
    Whip Hubley
    • Sgt. Michael Bakeras Sgt. Michael Baker
    Andreas Katsulas
    Andreas Katsulas
    • El-Sayed Jaffaas El-Sayed Jaffa
    Mary Ellen Trainor
    Mary Ellen Trainor
    • Allisonas Allison
    Marla Maples
    Marla Maples
    • Nancyas Nancy
    • (as Marla Maples Trump)
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Senator Jason Mavrosas Senator Jason Mavros
    Ingo Neuhaus
    Ingo Neuhaus
    • Docas Doc
    William James Jones
    • Catmanas Catman
    Paul Collins
    • Nelsonas Nelson
    Nicholas Pryor
    Nicholas Pryor
    • Secretary of State Jack Douglasas Secretary of State Jack Douglas
    • Director
      • Stuart Baird
    • Writers
      • Jim Thomas
      • John Thomas
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to John Leguizamo in his autobiography, Steven Seagal physically attacked him during filming, in an effort to scare the cast and crew. Leguizamo claimed that he had laughed at something that Seagal said, thinking it was a joke, but Seagal proved him wrong by elbowing him against a wall.
    • Goofs
      Armed federal air marshals aren't listed as such on passenger manifests, since their modus operandi (and the extent to which they are used on commercial airplanes) is classified.
    • Quotes

      Rat: I hope there's a good movie on this flight.

    • Alternate versions
      The German theatrical, video and DVD version has the same cuts as the UK version. Apart from that, all Arabian language has been dubbed into German, whereby all references to Islam and Allah were replaced by more harmless lines.
    • Connections
      Edited into Diagnosis Murder: Murder in the Air (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Nice to Go Trav'ling
      Written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen (as James Van Heusen)

      Performed by Frank Sinatra

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

      Under Licence from CEMA Special Markets

    User reviews191

    Review
    Top review
    one word: dynamite!
    Slam-bang thriller is an intense, pulse-pounding thrill ride from beginning to end. Russell stars as a smart but inexperienced intelligence analyst who's given the task of a lifetime when he, along with a group of rugged Special Forces commandos, must board an American 747 in midair after it's hijacked by ruthless international terrorists. It's a race against time as they must not only ensure the safety of all the passengers, but retake the plane before it can reach the U.S. eastern seaboard. Swift direction, exciting, skillful action sequences, endless suspense, and rock solid performances make this wild ride of a movie a definite must for action fans. ***
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    • Special-K88
    • Apr 12, 2002

    FAQ5

    • What is Executive Decision about?
    • Is it true that Steven Seagal held up production because he didn't want to film his death scene?
    • What are the differences between the British BBFC 15 version and the uncut version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Executive Action
    • Filming locations
      • Alverno High School - 200 North Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Silver Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $55,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $56,569,216
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,069,780
      • Mar 17, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $121,969,216
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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