

Metro
1997-01-16 · 117 min · ★ 5.7
Roper, a hostage negotiator catches a murderous bank robber after a blown heist. The bank robber escapes and immediately goes after the man who put him behind bars.
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Production details
- Directors
- Thomas Carter
- Production companies
- Caravan Pictures, Touchstone Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 55,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 31,987,563
Top Cast
Eddie MurphyInspector Scott Roper
Michael RapaportKevin McCall
Kim MiyoriDetective Kimura
Art EvansLt. Sam Baffett
Donal LogueEarl
Denis ArndtCapt. Frank Solis
Jeni ChuaDebbie
Michael WincottMichael Korda
Carmen EjogoRonnie Tate
Paul Ben-VictorClarence Teal
Trevor DenmanRacetrack Announcer (voice)
Karen KahnJeweler
Jeff MosleyCable Car Brakeman
Nick ScogginProperty Room Sergeant Frank
Ia VillatuyaTahitian Waitress
C.W. MorganJail Laundry Room Guard
Ralph PedutoBail BondsmanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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