The Negotiator 1998
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Gummy
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SplatThe 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lt. Danny Roman
as Lt. Chris Sabian
as Cdr. Adam Beck
as Cdr. Grant Frost
as Chief Al Travis
as Insp. Terence Niebaum
as Maggie
as Rudy
as Karen Roman
as Markus
Director:
Writer:
James DeMonaco, Kevin Fox
Stars:
Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J. T. Walsh, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Paul Giamatti, Regina Taylor, Bruce Beatty,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
140 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Negotiator
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Lt. Danny Roman
as Lt. Chris Sabian
as Cdr. Adam Beck
as Cdr. Grant Frost
as Chief Al Travis
as Insp. Terence Niebaum
as Maggie
as Rudy
as Karen Roman
as Markus
as Palermo
as Eagle
as Argento
as Scott
as Hellman
as Tonray
as Allen
as Farley
as Omar's Daughter
as Chief's Wife
as Bartender
as Morewitz
as Linda Roenick
as Linda's Attorney
as D.A. Young
as Secretary
as Taylor
as Bell
as Tech #1
as Lisa Sabian
as Stacy Sabian
as FBI Agent Grey
as FBI Agent Moran
as Cale Wangro
as Sniper
as Agent
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Camera Man (uncredited)
as Omar (uncredited)
as FBI SWAT Officer (uncredited)
as Nathan Roenick (uncredited)
as Fire Department Lieutenant (uncredited)
as Cop (uncredited)
as Cop (uncredited)
as FBI Agent (uncredited)
as HBT Officer (uncredited)
as News Anchor
as News Anchor
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Officer
as Priest
as Pipes and Dreams Leader
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as FBI Agent
as Officer at HBT
as Officer at IAB
as Detective
as Detective
as TAC Officer
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