After a convenience store robbery, three unidentified men hold a group of people hostage in a hospital. Inspector Ishida and Captain Tohno handle the negotiations while one of their colleagues, Lt. Ando, tries to find out why the men decided to take the hospital hostage. Through flashbacks, relevant information is revealed to the audience. When the negotiations are finished, most things seem to be fine... until they lose track of the criminals. Then, the story unveils from a different perspective, its roots in feelings of love and vengeance. (Source: IMDb.com) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- עברית / עִבְרִית
- dansk
- Native Title: 交渉人
- Also Known As: Kôshônin, The Negotiator
- Director: Miike Takashi
- Screenwriter: Yamada Kota
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Mikami Hiroshi in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)]( "Mikami Hiroshi in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)")
Mikami HiroshiIshida ShuheiMain Role -
![Tsuruta Mayu in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)]( "Tsuruta Mayu in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)")
Tsuruta MayuTono MaikoMain Role -
![Sano Shiro in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)]( "Sano Shiro in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)")
Sano ShiroAndo YasutakaMain Role -
![Ibu Masato in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)]( "Ibu Masato in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)")
Ibu Masato[Ishida's boss]Support Role -
![Ishibashi Renji in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)]( "Ishibashi Renji in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)")
Ishibashi RenjiCounselor KanemotoSupport Role -
![Nakamura Kumi in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)]( "Nakamura Kumi in Negotiator Japanese Movie (2003)")
Nakamura KumiMrs. IshidaSupport Role
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Reviews
This review may contain spoilers
A Hidden Gem with Hidden Secrets
Negotiator (2003) is best seen by going in completely blind, and not knowing too much about the story (or twists). Thankfully, that is how I came across the film while searching up free Japanese movies on Youtube. The film starts like a typical crime thriller like Die Hard (1988) and ends with twists and turns seen in another Japanese movie called Confessions (2010). The story left me guessing, and that I think is worth a rewatch alone. As for the acting, it was efficient. No one stood out too much, (other Ishida and his hairstyle) and the actors did their job appropriately. If anyone is interested in a crime thriller, Negotiator (2003) provides an engaging ride.Was this review helpful to you?
