Vantage Point (2008)

8 strangers. 8 points of view. 1 truth.

Vantage Point (2008) poster

During an historic counter-terrorism summit in Spain, the President of the United States is struck down by an assassin's bullet. Eight strangers have a perfect view of the kill, but what did they really see? As the minutes leading up to the fatal shot are replayed through the eyes of each eyewitness, the reality of the assassination takes shape.

Director: Pete Travis
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Atli Örvarsson
Cinematography: Amir Mokri
Editing: Stuart Baird, Sebastián Aguirre
Production: KanZaman Productions, Relativity Media, Original Film, Art In Motion, Columbia Pictures
Country: Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $152M
Original Language: en

Themes

Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Being Stuck in Obsessive Chaos, Media Bias and Perception Management, Political Instability and Chaos

Keywords

sniper, spain, usa president, bomb, media, chaos, kidnapping, terrorism, body double, secret service, summit, multiple perspectives, assassination of president, american tourist, counterterrorism

Trailer

Vantage Point Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vantage Point about?
During an historic counter-terrorism summit in Spain, the President of the United States is struck down by an assassin's bullet. Eight strangers have a perfect view of the kill, but what did they really see? As the minutes leading up to the fatal shot are replayed through the eyes of each eyewitness, the reality of the assassination takes shape.
Who directed Vantage Point?
Vantage Point was directed by Pete Travis.
Who stars in Vantage Point?
Vantage Point stars Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox, Forest Whitaker, Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Ayelet Zurer.
How long is Vantage Point?
Vantage Point has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Vantage Point?
Vantage Point is a Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime film.
What is the budget of Vantage Point?
Vantage Point had a budget of $40M.
How much did Vantage Point gross?
Vantage Point grossed $152M worldwide.
Where was Vantage Point produced?
Vantage Point was produced in Mexico, Spain, United States of America.
What are the themes of Vantage Point?
The themes of Vantage Point include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Being Stuck in Obsessive Chaos, Media Bias and Perception Management, Political Instability and Chaos.