Summary
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Chicago negotiator Danny Roman (Samuel L. Jackson) is a bit of a cowboy, but he's also a peerless handler of life-or-death hostage situations. Over the course of a few awful days, his life is shattered: His partner, who's uncovered evidence of corruption among their ranks, is killed. And Danny, who's on the board of the police pension fund, is accused of siphoning off money and committing murder to cover up the theft. Realizing that he's being expertly railroaded and hoping a little crisis might shake loose the perps behind the frame-up, Danny takes hostages, including fellow officers Niebaum (J.T. Walsh) and Frost (Ron Rifkin). He also demands an impartial negotiator from another precinct, the methodical Chris Sabian (Kevin Spacey). Under siege and racing the clock, the two lock in a deadly battle of wits. In a dazzling series of twists and gambits, Roman and Sabian face off against time and each other.
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