The Negotiator (1998)

He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive.

The Negotiator (1998) poster

The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.

Director: F. Gary Gray
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Graeme Revell
Cinematography: Russell Carpenter
Editing: Christian Wagner
Production: Regency Enterprises, Mandeville Films, Taurus Film
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $45M
Original Language: en

Themes

Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal

Keywords

chicago, illinois, corruption, police, hostage, innocence, pension, hostage-taking, murder, conspiracy, bullet wound, urban setting, blunt, negotiator, provocative, critical

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Negotiator about?
The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.
Who directed The Negotiator?
The Negotiator was directed by F. Gary Gray.
Who stars in The Negotiator?
The Negotiator stars Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J. T. Walsh.
How long is The Negotiator?
The Negotiator has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
What genre is The Negotiator?
The Negotiator is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Negotiator?
The Negotiator had a budget of $50M.
How much did The Negotiator gross?
The Negotiator grossed $45M worldwide.
Where was The Negotiator produced?
The Negotiator was produced in Germany, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Negotiator?
The themes of The Negotiator include: Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.