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The Negotiator

20031h 47mTakashi Miike
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After a convenience store robbery, three unidentified men hold a group of people hostage in a hospital. Inspector Ishida and Captain Tohno handle the negotiations while one of their colleagues, Lt. Ando, tries to find out why the men decided to take the hospital hostage. Through flashbacks, relevant information is revealed to the audience. When the negotiations are finished, most things seem to be fine until they lose track of the criminals. Then, the story unveils from a different perspective, its roots in feelings of love and vengeance.

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What is The Negotiator (2003) about?

After a convenience store robbery, three unidentified men hold a group of people hostage in a hospital. Inspector Ishida and Captain Tohno handle the negotiations while one of their colleagues, Lt. Ando, tries to find out why the men decided to take the hospital hostage. Through flashbacks, relevant information is revealed to the audience. When the negotiations are finished, most things seem to…

Who stars in The Negotiator?

The Negotiator stars Hiroshi Mikami (Inspector Ishida), Mayu Tsuruta (Capt. Maiko Tohno), Shiro Sano (Lt. Ando), Kenichi Endo (Convenience Store Clerk), Masatô Ibu. The film was directed by Takashi Miike.

How long is The Negotiator?

The Negotiator has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003.

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