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Eddie Murphy utilises his manic comic skills as a hostage negotiator working for the San Francisco Police Department. His cool-under-fire demeanour is tested when his girlfriend is taken hostage by a man who was also responsible for the death of a friend and colleague. Starring Eddie Murphy, Michael Rapaport, and Michael Wincott.
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ACMI Identifier
319627
Language
English
Subject categories
Action & Adventure → Action films
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Police films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)