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Inside Man (2006)

“It looked like the perfect bank robbery. But you can’t judge a crime by its cover.”

7.4/10 · 6,589 votes 2h 9m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#26 of 217 films from 2006 #281 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Spike Lee · Written by Russell Gewirtz

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Overview

When an armed, masked gang enter a Manhattan bank, lock the doors and take hostages, the detective assigned to effect their release enters negotiations preoccupied with corruption charges he is facing.

Cast

Denzel Washingtonas Keith Frazier
Clive Owenas Dalton Russell
Jodie Fosteras Madeleine White
Christopher Plummeras Arthur Case
Willem Dafoeas John Darius
Chiwetel Ejioforas Bill Mitchell
Carlos Andrés Gómezas Steve
Kim Directoras Stevie
James Ransoneas Steve-O
Bernie Rachelleas Chaim
Peter Geretyas Captain Coughlin
Victor Colicchioas Sergeant Collins
Cassandra Freemanas Sylvia
Peter Frechetteas Peter Hammond

Facts

Release dateMarch 17, 2006
Runtime129 min (2h 9m) — longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$186,003,591 (4.1× budget)
IMDbtt0454848

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Questions

How long is Inside Man?
Inside Man runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Is Inside Man worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 6,589 votes, which places it #26 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 88%) and #281 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Inside Man?
Inside Man was directed by Spike Lee. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Do the Right Thing (1989), Malcolm X (1992), BlacKkKlansman (2018).
Who stars in Inside Man?
Denzel Washington as Keith Frazier; Clive Owen as Dalton Russell; Jodie Foster as Madeleine White; Christopher Plummer as Arthur Case; Willem Dafoe as John Darius; Chiwetel Ejiofor as Bill Mitchell.
What is Inside Man rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Inside Man?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4893.

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