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Director: Thomas Carter
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From Time Out Film Guide
An adept turn from Murphy as San Francisco hostage negotiator Scott Roper knits together a functional assembly of stock cop-movie elements. This is probably the closest to a genuine dramatic part Murphy's ever played, and his snappy patter is persuasively integrated into Roper's daily routine. It's a tailor-made role, balancing action highlights and the usual bit of lip. Unfortunately, there's little to be done with Randy Feldman's by-the-book plotting. Rapaport's SWAT team rookie proves his mettle as the main man's new partner; Wincott's ruthless jewel thief supplies the villainy; and Ejogo is the hero's vaguely feisty girlfriend-in-peril.Author: TJ
Cast & crew
Director: Thomas Carter
Producer: Roger Birnbaum
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Michael Rapaport, Kim Miyori, Michael Wincott, Carmen Ejogo, Art Evans full cast
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 117 mins
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