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The Negotiator

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
147K
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3,178
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Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey in The Negotiator (1998)
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In a desperate attempt to prove his innocence, a skilled police negotiator accused of corruption and murder takes hostages in a government office to gain the time he needs to find the truth.In a desperate attempt to prove his innocence, a skilled police negotiator accused of corruption and murder takes hostages in a government office to gain the time he needs to find the truth.In a desperate attempt to prove his innocence, a skilled police negotiator accused of corruption and murder takes hostages in a government office to gain the time he needs to find the truth.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
147K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,178
842
  • Director
    • F. Gary Gray
  • Writers
    • James DeMonaco
    • Kevin Fox
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Kevin Spacey
    • David Morse
  • Director
    • F. Gary Gray
  • Writers
    • James DeMonaco
    • Kevin Fox
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Kevin Spacey
    • David Morse
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 326User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos1

    The Negotiator
    Trailer 0:33
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    Samuel L. Jackson and J.T. Walsh in The Negotiator (1998)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey in The Negotiator (1998)
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    Kevin Spacey in The Negotiator (1998)
    Samuel L. Jackson in The Negotiator (1998)
    Gene Wolande with Samuel L. Jackson  and Regina Taylor on the set of THE NEGOTIATOR.
    Morewitz (Gene Wolande), Danny (Samuel L. Jackson) and his wife (Regina Taylor), listen to the D.A. (Jack Shearer) spell out the charges in THE NEGOTIATOR.
    Danny (Samuel L. Jackson) and his attorney Morewitz (Gene Wolande) face off as his wife (Regina Taylor) watches in THE NEGOTIATOR.
    Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey in The Negotiator (1998)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey in The Negotiator (1998)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey in The Negotiator (1998)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey in The Negotiator (1998)

    Top cast

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    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Danny Roman
    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Chris Sabian
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Adam Beck
    Ron Rifkin
    Ron Rifkin
    • Grant Frost
    John Spencer
    John Spencer
    • Chief Al Travis
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Terence Niebaum
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Maggie
    • (as Siobhan Fallon)
    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Rudy
    Regina Taylor
    Regina Taylor
    • Karen Roman
    Bruce Beatty
    Bruce Beatty
    • Markus
    Michael Cudlitz
    Michael Cudlitz
    • Palermo
    Carlos Gómez
    Carlos Gómez
    • Eagle
    Tim Kelleher
    Tim Kelleher
    • Argento
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Scott
    Nestor Serrano
    Nestor Serrano
    • Hellman
    Doug Spinuzza
    Doug Spinuzza
    • Tonray
    Leonard L. Thomas
    Leonard L. Thomas
    • Allen
    • (as Leonard Thomas)
    Stephen Lee
    Stephen Lee
    • Farley
    • Director
      • F. Gary Gray
    • Writers
      • James DeMonaco
      • Kevin Fox
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The movie was originally written to star Sylvester Stallone and Kevin Spacey. Kevin Spacey was supposed to be the hostage-taker with Stallone playing opposite him. When Stallone turned down the part, Spacey decided he wanted to play Chris Sabian rather than Danny Roman. Fortunately, the role originally meant for him was re-cast with Samuel L. Jackson.
    • Goofs
      Police negotiators and entry teams conduct their activities independent of one another so that the negotiator doesn't inadvertently let the hostage taker know what the entry team is doing.
    • Quotes

      Lieutenant Danny Roman: When your friends betray you, sometimes the only people you can trust are strangers.

    • Alternate versions
      On newer prints of the film, including VUDU, the Warner Bros. 75 Years logo is omitted at the beginning. However, the 1992 "Distributed By Warner Bros." logo is retained at the end of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Saving Private Ryan/The Parent Trap/Jane Austen's Mafia!/Disturbing Behavior (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Rise
      Performed and Written by Craig Armstrong

      Courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd./Melankolic

    User reviews326

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    somewhat familiar setup made worthwhile by an excellent cast
    Lieutenant Danny Roman, just married and quickly becoming recognized as one of Chicago's top hostage negotiators, has his life turned upside down when he's framed for the murder of his partner and embezzlement of his department's pension fund. With the evidence piling up against him and unsure of whom he can trust, he resorts to desperate means by taking hostages himself and acquiring the services of unknown but equally skilled negotiator Chris Sabian in order to clear his name. Sharp, intelligent thriller should be your run-of-the-mill cop flick, but its plot twists are so convincing, its police procedures so realistic, and its acted with such great conviction that you don't want to miss a single moment of it! Jackson and Spacey ignite the screen, but they're surrounded by a top-notch supporting cast. A great piece of work from all those involved. ***
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    5
    • Special-K88
    • Feb 15, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Stream The Negotiator officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Người Thương Thuyết
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Regency Productions
      • Mandeville Films
      • New Regency Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $44,547,681
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,218,831
      • Aug 2, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,547,681
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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