The 2005 action thriller film Hostage is about former Los Angeles SWAT officer Jeff Talley, who is haunted by a past hostage negotiation that went tragically wrong.
It is a thriller directed by Florent Emilio Siri and starring Bruce Willis. The film is based on a novel of the same name by Robert Crais. Hostage tells the story of a former LAPD hostage negotiator who finds himself in a tense standoff involving a family held captive by a group of criminals.
Here's a brief overview of the plot:
Jeff Talley (played by Bruce Willis) is a former Los Angeles Police Department hostage negotiator who has relocated to a small, quiet town to escape the stress and trauma of his past job. He becomes the chief of police in this peaceful community.
Talley's life takes a dramatic turn when a trio of young criminals, led by Mars Krupcheck (played by Ben Foster), break into a wealthy home and take the family living there hostage. However, the situation becomes even more complicated when Talley learns that the father of the captive family is involved in a high-stakes crime, and there are important documents hidden in his house.
Talley is forced to use his hostage negotiation skills to navigate a treacherous path between the criminals and the family, all while trying to protect his own family, who are taken hostage as well.
Hostage is known for its suspenseful and intense atmosphere, with Bruce Willis in the role of a skilled law enforcement officer who must confront both external threats and his own demons. The film explores themes of duty, redemption, and the moral choices individuals must make in high-pressure situations.
Cast
- Bruce Willis as Police Chief Jeff Talley
- Kevin Pollak as Walter Smith
- Jimmy Bennett as Tommy Smith
- Michelle Horn as Jennifer Smith
- Ben Foster as Marshall "Mars" Krupcheck
- Jonathan Tucker as Dennis Kelly
- Marshall Allman as Kevin Kelly
- Serena Scott Thomas as Jane Talley
- Rumer Willis as Amanda Talley
- Kim Coates as The Watchman / Glen Howell
- Robert Knepper as Wil Bechler
- Tina Lifford as Deputy Sheriff Laura Shoemaker
- Ransford Doherty as Officer Mike Anders
- Marjean Holden as Officer Carol Flores
- Michael D. Roberts as Bob Ridley, Paramedic
- Art LaFleur as Officer Bill Jorgenson
- Keith Hines as Simmons
- Randy McPherson as Kovak
- Hector Luis Bustamante as Officer Ruiz
- Kathryn Joosten as Officer Louise
- Johnny Messner as Mr. Jones
- Glenn Morshower as Lieutenant Leifitz
- Jamie McShane as Joe Mack
- Jimmy Pinchak as Sean Mack
Director: Florent-Emilio Sir
Writer: Doug Richardson
Box Office Gross: $77,663,556
Distributor: Miramax
Genre: action crime drama thriller
Release Date: March 10, 2005
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