The Negotiator is a 1998 action and crime movie which stars Samuel L. Jackson as Danny Roman and Kevin Spacey as Chris Sabian. The film is about a police negotiator who tries to prove his innocence after being accused of corruption. Beyond just the captivating story line, there are fascinating facts on the filming locations and trivia to be explored.
Where it Filmed?
The Negotiator was shot in multiple locations. You can see the beauty of Los Angeles, California, throughout the film. There are also scenes shot at the 77 W. Wacker Drive, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois. There are other scenes taken in Chicago, Illinois, giving the film a diverse landscape. Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England offers a completely different aesthetic that can be recognized in various parts of the film. Raleigh Studios – 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California is another key location where filming took place.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Samuel L. Jackson | Danny Roman |
| Kevin Spacey | Chris Sabian |
| David Morse | Adam Beck |
| Ron Rifkin | Grant Frost |
| John Spencer | Chief Al Travis |
| J.T. Walsh | Terence Niebaum |
| Paul Giamatti | Rudy |
| Regina Taylor | Karen Roman |
| Bruce Beatty | Markus |
| Michael Cudlitz | Palermo |
| Carlos Gómez | Eagle |
| Tim Kelleher | Argento |
| Dean Norris | Scott |
| Nestor Serrano | Hellman |
| Doug Spinuzza | Tonray |
| Stephen Lee | Farley |
| Lauri Johnson | Chief’s Wife |
| Sabi Dorr | Bartender |
| Gene Wolande | Morewitz |
| Rhonda Dotson | Linda Roenick |
| Donald Korte | Officer at Funeral |
| Anthony T. Petrusonis | Officer at Funeral |
| John McDonald | Pipes and Dreams Leader |
| Jack Shearer | D.A. Young |
| Donna Ponterotto | Secretary |
| Michael Shamus Wiles | Taylor |
| Mik Scriba | Bell |
| Joey Perillo | Tech #1 |
| Mary Page Keller | Lisa Sabian |
| Kelsey Mulrooney | Stacy Sabian |
| Brad Blaisdell | FBI Agent Grey |
| Bruce Wright | FBI Agent Moran |
| Robert David Hall | Cale Wangro |
| Guy Van Swearingen | Officer |
| Bernard Hocke | Sniper |
| Tony Mockus Jr. | Agent |
| Carol-Anne Touchberry | Reporter |
| Robert Jordan | Reporter |
| Geoff Morrell | Reporter |
| Janna Tetzlaff | Reporter |
| Millie Santiago | Reporter |
| Mike Leiderman | Reporter |
| Jay Levine | Reporter |
| Mark Giangreco | Reporter |
| Rick Scarry | Reporter |
| Mary Ingersoll | Reporter |
| Mary Major | Reporter |
| Lynn Rondell | Reporter |
| Edwina Moore | Reporter |
| Lynn Forslund | Reporter |
| Muriel Clair | News Anchor |
| Mary Ann Childers | News Anchor |
| Diann Burns | News Anchor |
| Carla Sanchez | News Anchor |
| Charles Valentino | FBI Agent |
| Robert Baier | Officer at HBT |
| Ted Montue | Officer at IAB |
| John Buckley | Detective |
| Darius Aubry | Detective |
| Caine | Raoul the Dog |
| Max | Raoul the Dog |
| Andy-John | SWAT Team (uncredited) |
| James Blackburn | Camera Man (uncredited) |
| Tom Bower | Omar (uncredited) |
| Spitfire Brown | Cop (uncredited) |
| Gregory Cupoli | FBI SWAT Officer (uncredited) |
| Wayne Eric | Swat Officer (uncredited) |
| David Michael Fordham | FBI SWAT Officer (uncredited) |
| Paul Guilfoyle | Nathan Roenick (uncredited) |
| David J. Haynes | Cop (uncredited) |
| Ezina LeBlanc | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Maureen Mendoza | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Julie O’Malley | FBI SWAT Officer (uncredited) |
| Todd Rheingold | SWAT Officer (uncredited) |
| Jack Rooney | Fire Department Lieutenant (uncredited) |
| Rick Touhy | Cop (uncredited) |
| S. Lamar Wilson | HBT Officer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Negotiator was released on 29th July 1998 in Canada.
- It is an action and crime movie.
- The running time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
- The movie was directed by F. Gary Gray.
- It was written by James DeMonaco and Kevin Fox.
- Apart from Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey, the film also stars David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J.T. Walsh, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Paul Giamatti, Regina Taylor, and Bruce Beatty.
- The film has received 2 wins and 6 nominations in various award categories.
- It has received 342 reviews from users and 74 reviews from critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 77 W. Wacker Drive, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8864228
- Longitude: -87.6307475
- Place ID: ChIJ7d0LZ7AsDogRuSLJM2OUmts
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 77 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5488872
- Longitude: -0.5319505999999999
- Place ID: ChIJTRZRjqVvdkgRTXFXSJXOIrU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinewood Rd, Slough, Iver SL0 0NH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Raleigh Studios – 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0833403
- Longitude: -118.3159845
- Place ID: ChIJq6pqKre4woAR9kuB31TlMng
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5300 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
