The Negotiator(1998)
He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive.
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.
Directed by F. Gary Gray
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Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
Lt. Danny Roman
Kevin Spacey
Lt. Chris Sabian
David Morse
Cdr. Adam Beck
Ron Rifkin
Cdr. Grant Frost
John Spencer
Chief Al Travis
J.T. Walsh
Insp. Terence Niebaum
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Maggie
Paul Giamatti
Rudy
Regina Taylor
Karen Roman
Bruce Beatty
Markus
Michael Cudlitz
Palermo
Carlos Gómez
Eagle
Tim Kelleher
Argento
Dean Norris
Scott
Nestor Serrano
Hellman
Doug Spinuzza
Tonray
Leonard L. Thomas
Allen
Stephen Lee
Farley
The Negotiator — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Negotiator?+
The Negotiator is available to stream on YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Negotiator come out?+
The Negotiator was released in 1998.
How long is The Negotiator?+
The Negotiator runs for 140 minutes (2 hours and 20 minutes).
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 and John Spencer.
Is The Negotiator worth watching?+
The Negotiator holds a 7.1/10 rating from 2,512 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of action, crime, drama and thriller.
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