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1999-02-26 · 123 min · ★ 6.5

Thriller · Crime · Mystery

A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, he relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town PI.

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Directors
Joel Schumacher
Production companies
Global Medien KG, Hofflund/Polone, Columbia Pictures
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 40,000,000
Revenue
USD 96,618,699

Top Cast

Nicolas CageNicolas CageTom Welles
Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin PhoenixMax California
James GandolfiniJames GandolfiniEddie Poole
Peter StormarePeter StormareDino Velvet
Anthony HealdAnthony HealdLongdale
Chris BauerChris BauerMachine
Catherine KeenerCatherine KeenerAmy Welles
Myra CarterMyra CarterMrs. Christian
Amy MortonAmy MortonMrs. Mathews
Norman ReedusNorman ReedusWarren Anderson
Jenny PowellMary Ann Mathews
Anne Gee ByrdAnne Gee ByrdSenator
Jack BettsJack BettsButler
Luis OropezaArchive Director
Rachel SingerRachel SingerNeighbor
Don CreechDon CreechMr. Anderson
Fran BennettFran BennettNun
Wilma BonetWilma BonetNun
Luis SaguarLuis SaguarManny
Walter K. JordanWalter K. JordanThug

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