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• Executive Decision is a 1996 action thriller film directed by Stuart Baird. It stars Kurt Russell, Steven Seagal and Halle Berry.

• Fast Facts

  1. Release date: March 15, 1996
  2. Director: Stuart Baird
  3. Screenwriters: Jim Thomas and John Thomas
  4. Producer: Joel Silver
  5. Distributor: Warner Bros.
  6. MPAA rating: R
  7. Run time: 134 minutes
  8. Total worldwide grosses: $121,969,216 Box Office Mojo: Executive Decision

• Plot Summary

  Arab terrorists hijack a passenger airplane destined for the United States. In return for the lives of the 400 passengers aboard, the terrorists demand the release of their imprisoned leader. However, it is soon discovered that the terrorists have a large quantity of nerve gas aboard the aircraft, and the hijacking may be front to smuggle the gas into the country and release it on Washington DC. While officials decide whether to shoot down the plane and kill the passengers on board or risk the lives of many more people, a White House executive and intelligence agent launch a daring campaign to board the aircraft and regain control.

• Cast

  • Kurt Russell: Dr. Phil. David Grant
  • Steven Seagal: Lt. Colonel Austin Travis
  • Halle Berry: Jean, Flight Attendant
  • John Leguizamo: Captain Rat
  • Oliver Platt: Dennis Cahill

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