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
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Tia Texada | ... | Jackie Black | |
| Derek Luke | ... | Curtis | |
| Val Kilmer | ... | Scott | |
| Jeremie Campbell | ... | Cadre Candidate | |
| Bob Jennings | ... | Grace's Aide | |
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Lionel Mark Smith | ... | Colonel Blane |
| Johnny Messner | ... | Grace | |
| Chris LaCentra | ... | Cpl. Sattler (as Chris J. Lacentra) | |
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Renato Magno | ... | Grossler |
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Mark FitzGerald | ... | Training Facility Guard |
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Tony Mamet | ... | Parker |
| Clark Gregg | ... | Miller | |
| Ron Butler | ... | Headquarters Agent | |
| Steven Culp | ... | Gaines (as Stephen Culp) | |
| Vincent Guastaferro | ... | Naylor | |
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In the US-government's special ops, Scott is a shooter, not a planner, doing the job without regard to quaint or obsolete convention. When a Harvard undergrad goes missing (the daughter of a US leader), it's Scott who applies the pressure, first to her boyfriend, then to a madam whose cathouse is the initial stop en route to a white slavery auction in Dubai. The abductors may not know the girl's identity, but once they figure it out, she's doomed. Deadly double crosses force Scott to become a planner. Through it all, earnest TV newscasters read the drivel they're handed. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Release Date:
12 March 2004 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$19,250,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$2,011,435, 14 March 2004, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$4,434,432, 22 April 2004Company Credits
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Franchise Pictures,ApolloMedia Distribution,ApolloProMedia GmbH & Co. 1. Filmproduktion KG (I) See more »
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2.35 : 1
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Scott: You had your whole life to prepare for this moment. Why aren't you ready?
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Production designer Gemma Jackson removed existing walls at the Ambassador Hotel and configured the entire field-house set from scratch in the basement area of the hotel. Moreover, a suite of rooms upstairs at the hotel was used for the bordello set. See more »Goofs
During the staged robbery shootings, the guy dressed as a cop drops the fuel nozzle on the ground. After he has been "shot" and Agent Scott has searched his person, Scott gets into the vehicle next to the gas pump, but the fuel nozzle is no longer on the ground. 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.