
Spartan
dir. David Mamet
67
6 sourcesSynopsis
U.S. government agent Scott is assigned to rescue the daughter of a high-ranking government official. As willing as he is to bend the rules to get things done, though, Scott is shocked to find that others are willing to go even further to protect a political career.
Critics consensus
A good cast and Mamet's mastery over the written language elevate an otherwise conventional thriller.

Directed byDavid Mamet
StarringVal Kilmer, Derek Luke, William H. Macy, Tia Texada, Ed O'Neill, Kristen Bell
Written byDavid Mamet
CinematographyJuan Ruiz Anchía
EditingBarbara Tulliver
MusicMark Isham
Spartan
2004 · R · 1h 42m
Mystery, Action, Drama
U.S. government agent Scott is assigned to rescue the daughter of a high-ranking government official. As willing as he is to bend the rules to get things done, though, Scott is shocked to find that others are willing to go even further to protect a political career.
Our Verdict
67
Critics Consensus
A good cast and Mamet's mastery over the written language elevate an otherwise conventional thriller.
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