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The Negotiator

The Negotiator

The Negotiator
1998 2h 20m7.1

The Negotiator

“He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive.”

ActionCrimeDramaThriller
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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.

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DirectorF. Gary Gray
ScreenplayJames DeMonaco, Kevin Fox
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 29, 1998
CountryGermany
Languageen
Runtime2h 20m
Budget$50M
Revenue$45M
Loss$5M
Rating⭐ 7.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.3 / 10
Votes2,347
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
StudioRegency Enterprises, Mandeville Films

Photos19

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Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Lt. Danny Roman

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Lt. Chris Sabian

David Morse

David Morse

Cdr. Adam Beck

Ron Rifkin

Ron Rifkin

Cdr. Grant Frost

John Spencer

John Spencer

Chief Al Travis

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Insp. Terence Niebaum

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Maggie

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Rudy

Regina Taylor

Regina Taylor

Karen Roman

Bruce Beatty

Bruce Beatty

Markus

Michael Cudlitz

Michael Cudlitz

Palermo

Carlos Gómez

Carlos Gómez

Eagle

Tim Kelleher

Tim Kelleher

Argento

Dean Norris

Dean Norris

Scott

Nestor Serrano

Nestor Serrano

Hellman

Doug Spinuzza

Doug Spinuzza

Tonray

Leonard L. Thomas

Leonard L. Thomas

Allen

Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

Farley

Lily Gibson

Lily Gibson

Omar's Daughter

Lauri Johnson

Lauri Johnson

Chief's Wife

Sabi Dorr

Sabi Dorr

Bartender

Gene Wolande

Gene Wolande

Morewitz

Rhonda Dotson

Rhonda Dotson

Linda Roenick

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John Lordan

Linda's Attorney

Jack Shearer

Jack Shearer

D.A. Young

Donna Ponterotto

Donna Ponterotto

Secretary

Michael Shamus Wiles

Michael Shamus Wiles

Taylor

Mik Scriba

Mik Scriba

Bell

Joey Perillo

Joey Perillo

Tech #1

Mary Page Keller

Mary Page Keller

Lisa Sabian

Kelsey Mulrooney

Kelsey Mulrooney

Stacy Sabian

Brad Blaisdell

Brad Blaisdell

FBI Agent Grey

Bruce Wright

Bruce Wright

FBI Agent Moran

Robert David Hall

Robert David Hall

Cale Wangro

Bernard Hocke

Bernard Hocke

Sniper

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Tony Mockus Jr.

Agent

Rick Scarry

Rick Scarry

Reporter

McNally Sagal

McNally Sagal

Reporter

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Mary Major

Reporter

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Edwina Moore

Reporter

James Blackburn

James Blackburn

Camera Man (uncredited)

Tom Bower

Tom Bower

Omar (uncredited)

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David Michael Fordham

FBI SWAT Officer (uncredited)

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Nathan Roenick (uncredited)

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Jack Rooney

Fire Department Lieutenant (uncredited)

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Rick Touhy

Cop (uncredited)

Spitfire Brown

Spitfire Brown

Cop (uncredited)

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Maureen Mendoza

FBI Agent (uncredited)

S. Lamar Wilson

S. Lamar Wilson

HBT Officer (uncredited)

Diann Burns

Diann Burns

News Anchor

Mary Ann Childers

Mary Ann Childers

News Anchor

Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan

Reporter

Jay Levine

Jay Levine

Reporter

Guy Van Swearingen

Guy Van Swearingen

Officer

Jack McLaughlin-Gray

Jack McLaughlin-Gray

Priest

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John McDonald

Pipes and Dreams Leader

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Carol-Anne Touchberry

Reporter

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Mark Giangreco

Reporter

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Mary Ingersoll

Reporter

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Charles Valentino

FBI Agent

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Robert Baier

Officer at HBT

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Ted Montue

Officer at IAB

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John Buckley

Detective

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Darius Aubry

Detective

Steven Maines

Steven Maines

TAC Officer

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Negotiator

Where can I watch The Negotiator?

The Negotiator (1998) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Negotiator about?

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...

Who directed The Negotiator?

The Negotiator (1998) was directed by F. Gary Gray. The film is a Action, Crime production with a runtime of 2h 20m, rated 7.1/10.

How long is The Negotiator?

The Negotiator runs 2h 20m (140 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.1/10 from 2,347 votes. Genre: Action, Crime.

Is The Negotiator worth watching?

The Negotiator is rated 7.1/10 by 2,347 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Action and Crime fans.