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$14.98
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Format: DVD
Apr 2001
Rated R
Recording Mode: (unknown)
Closed Captioned
116 min.
Color
Extra Info: Sensormatic
UPC: 024543010920 |
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* ML=ships from multiple locations, AE/AP/AA=ships from U.S. Military location.
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Details
Movie Description
When the U.S. military abducts a Muslim leader, New York City becomes the target of several terrorist attacks in this gripping political thriller ripped from newspaper headlines. Denzel Washington stars as Anthony "Hub" Hubbard, the head of the FBI terrorism task force who is charge of investigating the bombings. Ironically, Hub's partner, Frank Haddad (Tony Shalhoub), is Arab-American and must fight for his family's rights as the citizens of New York become increasingly paranoid about the Arab-American population. Elise Kraft (Annette Bening) is an undercover CIA official and Middle East expert who is also investigating the terrorist attacks and joins Hub and Frank as they search for the terrorists. As Hub, Elise, and Frank work to uncover the source of the terrorism, the city erupts in escalating madness, spiraling out of control until the government sends in General William Devereaux (Bruce Willis), who takes over the city and declares martial law. Ultimately, the government seizes the male Arab-American population of New York in makeshift internment camps in this incredibly relevant and cautionary thriller that examines the real dilemma of how a democratic society can uphold the rights of its citizens while under military protection. Director Edward Zwick's film features excellent performances from an all-star cast and includes real footage of President Clinton addressing the problem of terrorism.
Synopsis
In Edward Zwick's THE SIEGE, New York City becomes the target of several terrorist attacks after the U.S. military captures a Muslim leader. Government officials try to contain the escalating madness, but when it spirals out of control, martial law is declared.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35:1
Audio:
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Surround - English
Dolby Digital Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Original Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Theatrical release: November 6, 1998.
Shot on location in New York City.
Industry Reviews
"...A provocative, incendiary subject....Points the way for Bening as a soulful nerotic siren of the Faye Dunaway school..."
Entertainment Weekly - pp.47-50 - Owen Gleiberman
"...Denzel Washington is fun to watch..."
USA Today - p.6E - Mike Clark
"...Washington is perfectly cast as the film's conscience and voice of reason. Shalhoub, in a more dramatic turn than usual, is believable and effective..."
Box Office - Wade Major (12/01/1998)
"...THE SIEGE is a political thriller with more plausibility -- and yes, more thrills -- than most....It's a pleasure to have actors of this caliber working together....THE SIEGE also benefits from being well-crafted..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (11/06/1998)
3 stars out of 4 -- "A film that was an interesting concept in 1998 and quickly became astoundingly prescient after 2001
Premiere (06/15/2009)
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Other Editions
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VHS, Apr 1999 - $0.75
DVD, Apr 1999 - $0.75 Save 97%
DVD, Dec 2000 - $0.75 Save 94%
VHS, Sep 2001 - $0.75 Save 92%
VHS, Sep 2001 - $39.97
DVD, May 2003 - $0.99 Save 93%
VHS, Sep 2001 - Not in stock. Add to Wish List
DVD, May 2007 - $10.95 Save 45%
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DVD, May 2007 - $3.83 Save 80%
DVD, Jan 2008 - $18.08
Blu-ray Disc, Jun 2009 - Not in stock. Add to Wish List
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