Robert Jordan

The Negotiator -- Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey star in this tense thriller about a hostage negotiator who, after being framed for murder, tries to clear his name by taking people hostage.

Primal Fear -- Richard Gere stars as Martin Vail, a famed defense lawyer who volunteers his services to Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a Kentucky teenager charged with the murder of a Chicago archbishop.

Chuck Norris is Lone Wolf McQuade, a legendary Texas Ranger feared by outlaws and respected by other lawmen. When McQuade uncovers a gun smuggling operation led by an American gangster, the action explodes, with McQuade wreaking havoc on all those who come between him and the law.

"Serves up twist after twist." - Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times "Gere creates one of the best performances of his career." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times. Guilty? Innocent? Those questions aren't for high-powered Chicago attorney Martin Vail (Richard Gere) to decide. His job is to defend - especially if a case will put his name in the headlines and further his career. When Vail hears that a penniless altar boy (Edward Norton) is accused of murdering the local archbishop, he snaps up the case, eager for the media spotlight. Little does he know that it will uncover a viper's nest of corruption, pit him against a prosecutor (Laura Linney) who's his ex-lover, and test all his skill, judgement and even his win-at-any-cost attitude.

Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominee Samuel L. Jackson ("Snakes on a Plane," the second "Star Wars" trilogy) and Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey ("Superman Returns," "Pay It Forward") star in this tense thriller about a Chicago Police Department hostage negotiator who, after being framed for murder, tries to clear his name by taking several people hostage to uncover the real guilty party. Co-starring David Morse ("Hearts in Atlantis," "Proof of Life"), Ron Rifkin ("The Sum of All Fears," TV's "Alias"), Emmy-winner and Golden Globe-nominee John Spencer (TV's "The West Wing," "The Rock"), J.T. Walsh ("Pleasantville," "Breakdown"), Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominee Paul Giamatti ("Sideways," "Cinderella Man") and Emmy-nominee and Golden Globe-winner Regina Taylor (TV's "I'll Fly Away," "Courage Under Fire").

Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey star in this tense thriller about a hostage negotiator who, after being framed for murder, tries to clear his name by taking people hostage.

Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey star in this tense thriller about a hostage negotiator who, after being framed for murder, tries to clear his name by taking people hostage.

Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey star in this tense thriller about a Chicago Police Department hostage negotiator who, after being framed for murder, tries to clear his name by taking several people hostage to uncover the real guilty party. Co-starring David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J.T. Walsh, Paul Giamatti and Regina Taylor.

When a blood-spattered altar boy (Ed Norton) is found running from a murder scene, his conviction seems certain. But when arrogant defense attorney Martin Vail (Richard Gere) steps in, the issue of the boy's possible guilt may be less important than winning the case. Based on the novel by William Diehl, this twisty thriller delivers a perfect police procedural with characters that are deeper than they appear.

Richard Gere stars as Martin Vail, a famed defense lawyer who volunteers his services to Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a Kentucky teenager charged with the murder of a Chicago archbishop.

Richard Gere stars as Martin Vail, a famed defense lawyer who volunteers his services to Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a Kentucky teenager charged with the murder of a Chicago archbishop.

Guilty? Innocent? Those questions aren't for high-powered Chicago attorney Martin Vail (Richard Gere) to decide. His job is to defend - especially if a case will put his name in the headlines and further his career. When Vail hears that a penniless altar boy (Edward Norton) is accused of murdering the local archbishop, he snaps up the case, eager for the media spotlight. Little does he know that it will uncover a viper's nest of corruption, pit him against a prosecutor (Laura Linney) who's his ex-lover, and test all his skill, judgment and even his win-at-any-cost attitude.