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Enemy of the State (1998)

โ€œIt's not paranoia if they're really after you.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 4,439 votes 2h 12m r ActionThrillerDrama

#37 of 123 films from 1998 #515 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tony Scott ยท Written by David Marconi

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Overview

When the videotape of the murder of a congressman unknowingly ends up in the hands of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert Clayton Dean, he is framed for the murder. With the help of the mysterious Brill, Dean attempts to throw the NSA off his trail and prove his innocence.

Cast

Will Smithas Robert Clayton Dean
Gene Hackmanas Brill
Jon Voightas Reynolds
Regina Kingas Carla Dean
Loren Deanas Hicks
Jake Buseyas Krug
Barry Pepperas Pratt
Jason Leeas Daniel Zavitz
Gabriel Byrneas 'Brill'
Lisa Bonetas Rachel Banks
Stuart Wilsonas Congressman Albert
Laura Cayouetteas Christa Hawkins
Ian Hartas Bingham
Scott Caanas Jones

Facts

Release dateNovember 20, 1998
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$90,000,000
Box office$250,649,836 (2.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120660

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Questions

How long is Enemy of the State?
Enemy of the State runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is Enemy of the State worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 4,439 votes, which places it #37 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 71%) and #515 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Enemy of the State?
Enemy of the State was directed by Tony Scott. Other well-rated titles by the same director: True Romance (1993), Man on Fire (2004), Crimson Tide (1995).
Who stars in Enemy of the State?
Will Smith as Robert Clayton Dean; Gene Hackman as Brill; Jon Voight as Reynolds; Regina King as Carla Dean; Loren Dean as Hicks; Jake Busey as Krug.
What is Enemy of the State rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Enemy of the State?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2564.

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