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Hostage

2005-03-09 · 113 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Thriller · Crime

When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, a police officer – wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator – must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob.

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Directors
Florent-Emilio Siri
Production companies
Yari Film Group, Miramax, Cheyenne Enterprises, Stratus Film Co., Syndicate Films International, Hostage GmbH
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 52,000,000
Revenue
USD 77,944,725

Top Cast

Bruce WillisBruce WillisJeff Talley
Ben FosterBen FosterMars Krupcheck
Jonathan TuckerJonathan TuckerDennis Kelly
Jimmy BennettJimmy BennettTommy Smith
Michelle HornMichelle HornJennifer Smith
Marshall AllmanMarshall AllmanKevin Kelly
Kevin PollakKevin PollakWalter Smith
Rumer WillisRumer WillisAmanda Talley
Robert KnepperRobert KnepperWil Bechler
Kim CoatesKim CoatesThe Watchman
Glenn MorshowerGlenn MorshowerLt. Leifitz
Serena Scott ThomasSerena Scott ThomasJane Talley
Marjean HoldenMarjean HoldenCarol Flores
Kathryn JoostenKathryn JoostenLouise
Art LaFleurArt LaFleurBill Jorgenson
Sven-Ole ThorsenSven-Ole Thorsen
Peter WeireterVentura County Sheriff Sniper (uncredited)
Tina LiffordTina LiffordLaura Shoemaker
Ransford DohertyRansford DohertyMike Anders
Michael D. RobertsMichael D. RobertsRidley

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