Mad City (1997)
A disgruntled security guard holds a school trip group hostage, while a news reporter forms a bond with him.
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Costa-GavrasWriters:
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Kevin Hollander:
Sam Baily! You have 5 minutes to let the hostages go!
Sam Baily:
Damn. I wanted it to be my idea.
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SidesWritten by Chuck D (as Chuck D) and Gary G-Wiz (as Gary G. Wiz)
Produced by Gary G-Wiz
Performed by Chuck D
Courtesy of Mercury Records and Def Jam Records
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Genres
Crime | Drama | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
7 November 1997Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Capital Club Athletics, N. 3rd Street, San Jose, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$50,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$4,649,742 9 November 1997
Gross USA:
$10,541,523
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$10,541,523
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