Release Year: 1998 Rating: R Duration: 139 minutes Director: F. Gary Gray Producer: Arnon Milchan, David Hoberman Distributor: Warner Brothers
synopsis
In a desperate attempt to prove his innocence, a skilled police negotiator accused of corruption and murder takes hostages in a government office to gain the time he needs to find the truth.
cast
Samuel L. Jackson as Lt. Danny Roman
quote
Lieutenant Danny Roman: I'm still alive, motherfucker!
Synopsis: Samuel L. Jackson plays ace Chicago police hostage negotiator Danny Roman. Unknown to Danny, corrupt cops in Danny's precinct are running a scam involving faked insurance claims. They kill Danny's partner and friend, and frame Danny for the murder.