The Siege(1998)
“An enemy they can't see. A nation under siege. A crisis they can't control.”
Overview
The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent and his team attempt to locate and decommission the enemy cells, but must also deal with an Army General gone rogue and a female CIA agent of uncertain loyalties.
Director
Edward Zwick
Studio
Lynda Obst Productions
Budget
$70M
Revenue
$117M
Cast
Denzel Washington
as Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard
Annette Bening
as Elise Kraft / Sharon Bridger
Bruce Willis
as Major-General William Devereaux
Tony Shalhoub
as Agent Frank Haddad
Sami Bouajila
as Samir Nazhde
Aasif Mandvi
as Khalil Saleh
Mark Valley
as FBI Agent Mike Johanssen
Jack Gwaltney
as Fred Darius
David Proval
as Danny Sussman
Lance Reddick
as FBI Agent Floyd Rose
Wood Harris
as Officer Henderson
David Costabile
as Fingerprint Expert
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$70M
Box Office
$117M
Production Companies
Lynda Obst Productions • 20th Century Fox • Bedford Falls Productions
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Where can I watch The Siege?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Siege (1998).
What is The Siege about?▼
The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent and his team attempt to locate and decommission the enemy cells, but must also deal with an Army General gone rogue and a female CIA agent of uncertain loyalties.
Who directed The Siege?▼
The Siege was directed by Edward Zwick and released in 1998. It is a drama, action, thriller, crime film.
How long is The Siege?▼
The Siege has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in The Siege?▼
The cast of The Siege includes Denzel Washington as Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard, Annette Bening as Elise Kraft / Sharon Bridger, Bruce Willis as Major-General William Devereaux, Tony Shalhoub as Agent Frank Haddad, Sami Bouajila as Samir Nazhde and more.
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