The Negotiator (2003)
Original title: 交渉人
The Negotiator is a 2003 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Takashi Miike, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Hiroshi Mikami, Mayu Tsuruta and Shiro Sano.
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 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 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.
When was The Negotiator released?
The Negotiator was released on 17 August 2003.
How long is The Negotiator?
The Negotiator runs 1h 47m.
Who made The Negotiator?
The Negotiator was directed by Takashi Miike.