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The Siege

5.7

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Original title

The Siege

Year

1998

Running time

116 min.

Country

United States

Director

Edward Zwick

Screenwriter

Menno Meyjes, Edward Zwick, Lawrence Wright. Story: Lawrence Wright

Cast

Music

Graeme Revell

Cinematography

Roger Deakins

Producer

20th Century Fox, Lynda Obst Productions, The Bedford Falls Company

Genre

Action | Terrorism. Arab-Israeli conflict

Synopsis

After the abduction by the US military of an Islamic religious leader, New York City becomes the target of escalating terrorist attacks. Anthony Hubbard, the head of the FBI's Counter-Intelligence Task Force in New York, teams up with CIA operative Elise Kraft to hunt down the terrorist cells responsible for the attacks. As the bombings continue, the US government responds by declaring martial law, sending US troops, led by Gen. Devereaux, into the streets of New York City.

Awards: 1998: Razzie Award for Worst Actor (Bruce Willis, also for "Armageddon" and "Mercury Rising")

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The Siege

1998

Edward Zwick

5.7

(14,427)