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Cellular

2004-09-06 · 94 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Thriller · Drama · Crime

A young man receives an emergency phone call on his cell phone from an older woman. She claims to have been kidnapped – and the kidnappers have targeted her husband and child next.

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Directors
David R. Ellis
Production companies
Electric Entertainment
Countries
United States of America, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 57,678,321

Top Cast

Kim BasingerKim BasingerJessica Martin
Chris EvansChris EvansRyan Hewitt
Jason StathamJason StathamEthan
William H. MacyWilliam H. MacySgt. Bob Mooney
Noah EmmerichNoah EmmerichJack Tanner
Valerie CruzValerie CruzDana Bayback
Richard BurgiRichard BurgiCraig Martin
Eric Christian OlsenEric Christian OlsenChad
Jessica BielJessica BielChloe
Adam Taylor GordonAdam Taylor GordonRicky Martin
Rick HoffmanRick HoffmanLawyer
Will BeinbrinkWill BeinbrinkYoung Security Guard
Greg CollinsGreg CollinsAging Security Guard
Erin FosterErin FosterSurf Girl
Brenda BallardBrenda BallardIrate Customer #1
Paige CannonGirl at Concert
Caroline AaronCaroline AaronMarilyn Mooney
Chase Ellis BlochTimid Boy
Chantille BoudousqueChloe's Chilly Friend
Robin BrennerExcitable Customer

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