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U.S. Marshals (1998)

โ€œThe cop who won't stop is back. But this time he's chasing down a lot more than a fugitive.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,876 votes 2h 11m pg-13 ActionThrillerCrime

#76 of 123 films from 1998 #1036 of 2168 in action

Directed by Stuart Baird ยท Written by John Pogue

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Overview

U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard is accompanying a plane load of convicts from Chicago to New York. The plane crashes spectacularly, and Mark Sheridan escapes. But when Diplomatic Security Agent John Royce is assigned to help Gerard recapture Sheridan, it becomes clear that Sheridan is more than just another murderer.

Cast

Tommy Lee Jonesas Samuel Gerard
Wesley Snipesas Sheridan
Robert Downey Jr.as Royce
Joe Pantolianoas Renfro
Kate Nelliganas Walsh
Daniel Roebuckas Biggs
Tom Woodas Newman
LaTanya Richardson Jacksonas Cooper
Patrick Malahideas Lamb
Irรจne Jacobas Marie
Michael Paul Chanas Chen
Johnny Lee Davenportas Deputy Henry
Rick Snyderas Barrows
Donald Lias Detective Kim

Facts

Release dateMarch 6, 1998
Runtime131 min (2h 11m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$102,367,405 (1.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120873

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Questions

How long is U.S. Marshals?
U.S. Marshals runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Is U.S. Marshals worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,876 votes, which places it #76 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 39%) and #1036 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed U.S. Marshals?
U.S. Marshals was directed by Stuart Baird. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Executive Decision (1996), Star Trek: Nemesis (2002).
Who stars in U.S. Marshals?
Tommy Lee Jones as Samuel Gerard; Wesley Snipes as Sheridan; Robert Downey Jr. as Royce; Joe Pantoliano as Renfro; Kate Nelligan as Walsh; Daniel Roebuck as Biggs.
What is U.S. Marshals rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for U.S. Marshals?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19077.

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