The Siege

Name: The Siege
Director: Edward Zwick
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis, Tony Shalhoub, Sami Bouajila

1998Dir. Edward Zwick1h 56m

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Runtime1h 56m

Released1998

Budget$70M

Box office$116.7M

DirectorEdward Zwick

About This Movie

The Siege offers a tense exploration of post-9/11 anxieties, even though it predates the actual event. Edward Zwick's direction delivers a gritty realism, drawing you into the chaos of New York under siege. The performances are solid—Denzel Washington brings gravitas as the FBI agent, while Annette Bening's CIA character adds an intriguing layer of ambiguity. The pacing is relentless, with a palpable sense of urgency throughout. It's not just action; it digs into themes of civil liberties versus security. The practical effects during the attack scenes feel raw. It’s kind of a time capsule of fears from the late '90s regarding terrorism, making it relevant in a different way today.

Released in theaters on November 6, 1998Filmed on location in New York CityFeatures practical effects for action sequencesCinematography by Eduardo Serra