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Executive Decision
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Executive Decision

1996-03-15 · 132 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Adventure · Drama · Thriller

Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence expert David Grant suspects another reason and he is soon the reluctant member of a special assault team that is assigned to intercept the plane and hijackers.

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Directors
Stuart Baird
Production companies
Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 55,000,000
Revenue
USD 121,969,216

Top Cast

Kurt RussellKurt RussellDavid Grant
Steven SeagalSteven SeagalLt. Colonel Austin Travis
Halle BerryHalle BerryJean
John LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoRat
Oliver PlattOliver PlattCahill
Joe MortonJoe MortonCappy
David SuchetDavid SuchetNagi Hassan
BD WongBD WongLouie
Len CariouLen CariouSecretary of Defense Charles White
Whip HubleyWhip HubleyBaker
Andreas KatsulasAndreas KatsulasJaffa
Mary Ellen TrainorMary Ellen TrainorAllison
Marla MaplesMarla MaplesNancy
J.T. WalshJ.T. WalshSenator Mavros
Ingo NeuhausIngo NeuhausDoc
William James JonesWilliam James JonesCatman
Nicholas PryorNicholas PryorSecretary of State Jack Douglas
Stanley GroverStanley GroverGeneral Price
Eugene RocheEugene RocheAdmiral Lewis
Ken JenkinsKen JenkinsGeneral Wood

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