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Battle in Seattle

  • 20072007
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  • 1h 38m
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6.6/10
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Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Connie Nielsen, André 3000, Martin Henderson, Michelle Rodriguez, and Channing Tatum in Battle in Seattle (2007)
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Activists arrive in Seattle, Washington en masse to protest a meeting of the World Trade Organization. Riots and chaos ensue as demonstrators successfully stop the WTO meetings.Activists arrive in Seattle, Washington en masse to protest a meeting of the World Trade Organization. Riots and chaos ensue as demonstrators successfully stop the WTO meetings.Activists arrive in Seattle, Washington en masse to protest a meeting of the World Trade Organization. Riots and chaos ensue as demonstrators successfully stop the WTO meetings.

IMDb RATING
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15K
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  • Director
    • Stuart Townsend
  • Writer
    • Stuart Townsend
  • Stars
    • André 3000
    • Jennifer Carpenter
    • Isaach De Bankolé
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stuart Townsend
  • Writer
    • Stuart Townsend
  • Stars
    • André 3000
    • Jennifer Carpenter
    • Isaach De Bankolé
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Videos2

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    Trailer 1:05
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    Photos50

    Michelle Rodriguez at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Ray Liotta, Martin Henderson, Michelle Rodriguez, Stuart Townsend, and R. Scott Reid at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Martin Henderson at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Rade Serbedzija at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Charlize Theron at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Charlize Theron at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Charlize Theron at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Charlize Theron at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Stuart Townsend at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)
    Martin Henderson and Stuart Townsend at an event for Battle in Seattle (2007)

    Top cast

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    André 3000
    André 3000
    • Djangoas Django
    Jennifer Carpenter
    Jennifer Carpenter
    • Samas Sam
    Isaach De Bankolé
    Isaach De Bankolé
    • Abasias Abasi
    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Daleas Dale
    Martin Henderson
    Martin Henderson
    • Jayas Jay
    Joshua Jackson
    Joshua Jackson
    • Randallas Randall
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Mayor Jim Tobinas Mayor Jim Tobin
    Tzi Ma
    Tzi Ma
    • Governoras Governor
    Ivana Milicevic
    Ivana Milicevic
    • Carlaas Carla
    Connie Nielsen
    Connie Nielsen
    • Jeanas Jean
    Michelle Rodriguez
    Michelle Rodriguez
    • Louas Lou
    Rade Serbedzija
    Rade Serbedzija
    • Dr. Maricas Dr. Maric
    • (as Rade Sherbedzija)
    Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum
    • Johnsonas Johnson
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Ellaas Ella
    Christopher Jacot
    Christopher Jacot
    • Michaelas Michael
    Garry Chalk
    Garry Chalk
    • Chief Fahertyas Chief Faherty
    Gary Hudson
    Gary Hudson
    • Lieutenantas Lieutenant
    Barbara Tyson
    Barbara Tyson
    • Annaas Anna
    • Director
      • Stuart Townsend
    • Writer
      • Stuart Townsend
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    Storyline

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    In late November 1999, masses are descending upon Seattle for the World Trade Organization (WTO) Conference, the first ever held on American soil. Beyond the several delegates, career protesters are also coming to Seattle, they who believe the non-elected organization only exists to support corporate interests at the expense of the poor, working class and the environment among other things. Before the conference, the lead known protesters vow that their demonstrations will be peaceful, while Seattle Mayor Jim Tobin promises that if that be the case that no arrests will be made and no aggressive action, such as the use of tear gas, will be issued. On day one of the conference, tensions on both sides escalate the confrontation between police and protesters, with many innocent people caught in the crossfire. As such, what was promised ends up not happening during the remainder of the conference, where many on both sides work not for the greater good of their side, but rather for their own personal interests because of their experience on day one. These battles outside the official conference are not the only ones happening in Seattle, as many of the conference delegates, such as Doctors Without Borders and those from some of the poorer nations, try to get across the point of many of the protesters - albeit in a more diplomatic method - while seemingly ignored by those in the upper echelon of the organization. —Huggo
    • seattle washington
    • police brutality
    • 5th amendment
    • street fighting
    • timeframe 1990s
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    • Genres
      • Action
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    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and some violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Writing and directing debut of actor Stuart Townsend.
    • Goofs
      The actor playing Governor Gary Locke speaks English in a thick Chinese accent. Gary Locke is a third generation Asian-American born and raised in Washington state who speaks perfect English in a North Western American accent.
    • Quotes

      Jay: I don't blame you. I mean, I do, but... Shit, you're not the problem. You're just doing your job, i guess. The people I'm really trying to fight are the ones who destroy so much, and they hurt so many lives. Not just one. Literally, millions. And no one ever points a gun at them. You know, they just seem so, unaccountable. Untouchable. Just seems kind of fucked that you're... You and me are the ones that have to fight each other.

    • Crazy credits
      A Special Thanks to AWI and Ben White (who passed away in July of 2005) for the creation of the sea turtle costumes and the coordination of their use in protests against the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Seattle, Washington in 1999. We are indebted to various non-profit organizations and individuals who aided with manufacturing the costumes, and to the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and Ben White for creating the idea for the sea turtle costumes. It was AWI's international coordinator, Ben White, who created those costumes and came up with the idea to put hundreds of people in sea turtle costumes on the streets of Seattle. We will miss Ben and his dedication to make the world a better place.
    • Connections
      Edited from Trade Off (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Silent Night
      Written by Franz Xaver Gruber (uncredited) and Joseph Mohr (uncredited)

      Arrangement by Jean Robitaille

      Image Sonore Éditions

    User reviews55

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    VERY Powerful!
    I was lucky enough to see this film in advance, and it opened my eyes to a few very important issues.

    Going in, I'd never even heard of the "battle in Seattle," as I was only 13 years old at the time of the protests. But now that I'm aware of the event, it makes me wonder why the controversies with the WTO aren't still being discussed on a larger scale.

    This is something that we should all be concerned about, and Stuart Townsend has done us a favor by introducing the issues in a format that is riveting, informative, and inspirational. If there's one thing Battle in Seattle does best, it's that it fires you up to take action any way you can.

    Not to mention the great production values, absolutely stellar cast, and intense action sequences (Intense because they're real! Actual footage was used).

    I would highly recommend attending a showing of this film with your family and friends, because these matters are important to us all, and Stuart's presentation of them is nothing short of breathtaking.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 2008 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Battle in Seattle
    • Filming locations
      • Seattle, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hyde Park Entertainment
      • Insight Film Studios
      • Remstar Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $224,169
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $46,903
      • Sep 21, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $908,847
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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