Hostage
Originally released in 2002. Hostage is a action/crime film. directed by John Woo. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Clive Owen, Maury Chaykin, and Kathryn Morris
Synopsis
The Driver is hired by the FBI to help defuse a hostage situation. A disgruntled employee has kidnapped a CEO and has hidden her, demanding $5,088,042. The Driver delivers the money, writing the sum on his hand as instructed by the hostage taker. After he is told that he holds the life of a person in his hand, he is ordered to burn the money. As he complies, the federal agents break in and attempt to subdue the man, who shoots himself in the head before he reveals where the woman is hidden. The Driver then tries to find the hostage before she drowns in the trunk of a sinking car. As a twist, the kidnapped woman is revealed to be the hostage taker's lover. She coldly taunts the dying man in the hospital.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (86 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Clive Owen
as The Driver
Maury Chaykin
as The Kidnapper
Kathryn Morris
as Linda Delacroix (The Hostage)
Darius McCrary
as FBI Commander
Gerry Becker
as Doctor
James MacDonald
as SWAT Team Commander
Lyon Reese
as FBI Technician
Gina Briganti
as Town Member
Christopher Gilbertson
as SWAT Team Member
Shannon Holzer
as SWAT Team Member
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RSA Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hostage about?
The Driver is hired by the FBI to help defuse a hostage situation. A disgruntled employee has kidnapped a CEO and has hidden her, demanding $5,088,042. The Driver delivers the money, writing the su...
Who directed Hostage?
Hostage was directed by John Woo.
How long is Hostage?
Hostage has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Hostage released?
Hostage was released on October 24, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hostage?
The main cast of Hostage includes Clive Owen, Maury Chaykin, Kathryn Morris, Darius McCrary, Gerry Becker.