The Negotiator
"He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive."
Originally released in 1998. The Negotiator is a action/crime film. directed by F. Gary Gray. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, and David Morse
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 29, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (2,287 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$44.5M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Lt. Danny Roman
Kevin Spacey
as Lt. Chris Sabian
David Morse
as Cdr. Adam Beck
Ron Rifkin
as Cdr. Grant Frost
John Spencer
as Chief Al Travis
J. T. Walsh
as Insp. Terence Niebaum
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
as Maggie
Paul Giamatti
as Rudy
Regina Taylor
as Karen Roman
Bruce Beatty
as Markus
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $44,547,681
Production Companies
- Regency Enterprises
- Mandeville Films
- Taurus Film
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 t...
Who directed The Negotiator?
The Negotiator was directed by F. Gary Gray.
How long is The Negotiator?
The Negotiator has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was The Negotiator released?
The Negotiator was released on July 29, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Negotiator?
The main cast of The Negotiator includes Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer.
Is The Negotiator worth watching?
The Negotiator has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,287 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.