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Plot

The volatile showdown between a determined cop and a perfectionist bank robber is sent spiraling toward disaster when a scheming power broker steps in to take control of the situation in this hair-raising heist flick directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, and Jodie Foster. Dalton Russell (Owen) is a bank robber with a difference. In his quest to execute the perfect heist, Dalton has taken every possible factor into consideration. Dalton's uncanny ability of staying one step ahead of the law thwarts even-tempered Detective Keith Frazier's (Washington) best efforts. But there's another factor at play. The bank president (Christopher Plummer) has requested the services of high-profile negotiator Madeline White (Foster). Despite her commendable track record, Madeline is something of a wild card, and before the day is over, this bank robbery will go down in history as one of the most elaborate heists ever executed.
MPAA Rating:
R for language and some violent images.
Genre(s):
Crime and Mystery,Drama
Run Time:
128min.
Theatrical Release Date:
03/24/2006
DVD Release Date:
08/08/2006
Distributor(s):
Universal
Director(s):
Themes:
Class Differences,Star Detectives,Race Relations,Perfect Crime,Bank Robbery,Hostage Situations
Tone:
Humorous,Menacing,Claustrophobic,Irreverent,Tense
Keywords:
bank,bank-robbery,business,demands,detective,heist,hostage,manhunt,mayor,negotiation
Country of Origin:
USA (03-24-2006)
Language:
English
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