Siege
Director: Edward Zwick; Stars: Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis; Release Date: September 04, 2001 |
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Siege - When the U.S. military abducts a Muslim leader, New York City becomes the target of several terrorist attacks in this gripping political thriller ripped from newspaper headlines. Denzel Washington stars as Anthony "Hub" Hubbard, the head of the FBI terrorism task force who is charge of investigating the bombings. Ironically, Hub's partner, Frank Haddad (Tony Shalhoub), is Arab-American and must fight for his family's rights as the citizens of New York become increasingly paranoid about the Arab-American population. Elise Kraft (Annette Bening) is an undercover CIA official and Middle East expert who is also investigating the terrorist attacks and joins Hub and Frank as they search for the terrorists. As Hub, Elise, and Frank work to uncover the source of the terrorism, the city erupts in escalating madness, spiraling out of control until the government sends in General William Devereaux (Bruce Willis), who takes over the city and declares martial law. Ultimately, the government seizes the male Arab-Ameri...
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Key Information |
| Directors | Edward Zwick |
| Stars | Bruce Willis |
| Actors | Liana Pai |
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
| Subgenre | Drama • Drama (General) |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | DVD |
| UPC | 024543433019 |
| Release Date | 1998 |
| Running Time | 1hr 56min |
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Languages |
| Original Language | English |
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DVD Editions |
| DVD Editions | DVD: Canadian; Martial Law Edition1hr 55min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentJanuary 08, 2008Not Rated024543433057 |
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VHS Editions |
| VHS Editions | VHS: Fox Selections1hr 56min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentSeptember 04, 2001R (MPAA)024543021377Sound Features: HiFi |
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Credits |
| Screenwriter | Menno Meyjes |
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Professional Reviews |
| Professional Reviews | (12/01/1998, p.42, Wade Major): "...Washington is perfectly cast as the film's conscience and voice of reason. Shalhoub, in a more dramatic turn than usual, is believable and effective..." |
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