The Siege
1998
Drama / Action / Thriller / Crime
The Siege
1998
Drama / Action / Thriller / Crime
Synopsis
After the abduction by the US military of an Islamic religious leader, New York City becomes the target of escalating terrorist attacks. Anthony Hubbard, the head of the FBI's Counter-Terrorism Task Force in New York, teams up with CIA operative Elise Kraft to hunt down the terrorist cells responsible for the attacks. As the bombings continue, the US government responds by declaring martial law, sending US troops, led by Gen. Devereaux, into the streets of New York City.
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Cast
Denzel Washington as Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard
Annette Bening as Elise Kraft / Sharon Bridger
Bruce Willis as Major-General William Devereaux
Tony Shalhoub as Agent Frank Haddad
Sami Bouajila as Samir Nazhde