The Negotiator
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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.
The Negotiator is a 1998 action-thriller about a skilled hostage negotiator who takes an Internal Affairs office hostage to prove his innocence in a murder he didn't commit. Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey, the film explores themes of trust, corruption, and the high-stakes world of crisis negotiation. It's available to stream on various platforms for viewers seeking intelligent crime thrillers with strong performances.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Samuel L. JacksonLt. Danny Roman
Kevin SpaceyLt. Chris Sabian
David MorseCdr. Adam Beck
Ron RifkinCdr. Grant Frost
John SpencerChief Al Travis
J.T. WalshInsp. Terence Niebaum
Siobhan Fallon HoganMaggie
Paul GiamattiRudy
Regina TaylorKaren Roman
Bruce BeattyMarkus
Michael CudlitzPalermo
Carlos GómezEagle
Tim KelleherArgento
Dean NorrisScott
Nestor SerranoHellman
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The Negotiator — frequently asked
When was The Negotiator released?
The Negotiator was released on July 29, 1998.
Who stars in The Negotiator?
The film stars Samuel L. Jackson as hostage negotiator Danny Roman and Kevin Spacey as fellow negotiator Chris Sabian, who is called in to handle the crisis.
What is the plot about?
Expert negotiator Danny Roman is accused of murdering his partner and believes he's being framed as part of a conspiracy. To clear his name and find evidence of the conspiracy, he takes the Internal Affairs office hostage and demands that another renowned negotiator be brought in to secretly investigate while handling the standoff.
What genres does The Negotiator fall under?
The Negotiator is an action, crime, drama, and thriller film that combines intense hostage negotiation sequences with a conspiracy mystery plot.
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