Hostage
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.
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Top Cast
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Clive Owen
The Driver
Maury Chaykin
The Kidnapper
Kathryn Morris
Linda Delacroix (The Hostage)
Darius McCrary
FBI Commander
Gerry Becker
Doctor
James MacDonald
SWAT Team Commander
Lyon Reese
FBI Technician
Gina Briganti
Town Member
Christopher Gilbertson
SWAT Team Member
Shannon Holzer
SWAT Team Member
James D. Dever
SWAT Team Member
Robert 'Rock' Galotti
SWAT Team Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 2002
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Woo
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Hahn, David Carter, Vincent Ngo
- Original Score
- Steve Jablonsky
- Original Title
- Hostage
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- RSA Films, BMW Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Woo
Greg Hahn, David Carter, Vincent Ngo
Steve Jablonsky
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Jeff Gullo, Angus Wall
Jules Daly, Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Tony McGarry
Department Leadership Roster
John Woo
Director
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Director of Photography
Jeff Gullo
Editor
Greg Hahn
Writer
Angus Wall
Editor
Kim Bowen
Costume Design
David Carter
Writer
Deborah Evans
Production Design
Tony McGarry
Producer
Vincent Ngo
Writer
Steve Jablonsky
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hostage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Hostage?
Hostage was directed by John Woo.
Who stars in Hostage?
The principal cast of Hostage includes Clive Owen, Maury Chaykin, Kathryn Morris, Darius McCrary, Gerry Becker.
When was Hostage released and how long is it?
Hostage was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Hostage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hostage was composed by Steve Jablonsky.