The Siege
"An enemy they can't see. A nation under siege. A crisis they can't control."
Originally released in 1998. The Siege is a drama/action film. directed by Edward Zwick.
Starring Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, and Bruce Willis
Synopsis
The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent and his team attempt to locate and decommission the enemy cells, but must also deal with an Army General gone rogue and a female CIA agent of uncertain loyalties.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (1,429 votes)
Budget
$70M
Production budget
Box Office
$116.7M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denzel Washington
as Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard
Annette Bening
as Elise Kraft / Sharon Bridger
Bruce Willis
as Major-General William Devereaux
Tony Shalhoub
as Agent Frank Haddad
Sami Bouajila
as Samir Nazhde
Aasif Mandvi
as Khalil Saleh
Mark Valley
as FBI Agent Mike Johanssen
Jack Gwaltney
as Fred Darius
David Proval
as Danny Sussman
Lance Reddick
as FBI Agent Floyd Rose
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $70,000,000
- Revenue
- $116,700,000
Production Companies
- Lynda Obst Productions
- 20th Century Fox
- Bedford Falls Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Siege about?
The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent and his team attempt to locate and decommission...
Who directed The Siege?
The Siege was directed by Edward Zwick.
How long is The Siege?
The Siege has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Siege released?
The Siege was released on November 6, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Siege?
The main cast of The Siege includes Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis, Tony Shalhoub, Sami Bouajila.
Is The Siege worth watching?
The Siege has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 1,429 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.