In the action/drama film Mad City, John Travolta stars as a disgruntled former museum employee who holds a group of children hostage. Dustin Hoffman stars as an opportunistic reporter who manipulates the situation to his advantage.
Plot Summary
After his former boss refuses to speak to fired security guard Sam Baily (John Travolta), he accidentally shoots another security guard. The incident develops into a hostage situation in which Sam is holding a group of children at gunpoint. Opportunistic television reporter Max Brackett (Dustin Hoffman) and his intern Laurie Callahan (Mia Kirshner) are on the scene reporting on an unrelated story. Max turns the situation to his advantage and steps in as a link between Sam and the outside world, offering exclusive coverage on the story, which soon sparks a media circus.
Cast
- John Travolta: Sam Baily
- Dustin Hoffman: Max Brackett
- Mia Kirshner: Laurie Callahan
- Alan Alda: Kevin Hollander
- Robert Prosky: Lou Potts
- Blythe Danner: Mrs. Banks
- William Atherton: Malt Dohlen
- Ted Levine: Chief Alvin Lemke
- Tammy Lauren: Miss Rose
References
Fast Facts
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Release date
November 7, 1997
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Director
Costa-Gavras
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Screenwriters
Tom Matthews, Eric Williams
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Producers
Arnold Kopelson, Anne Kopelson
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Distributor
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MPAA rating
Rated PG-13
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Run time
114 mins
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U.S. box office
