The redoubtable Morgan Freeman returns as Washington, DC police detective Alex Cross, the master profiler, in an exciting thriller based on James Patterson's novel, ALONG CAME A SPIDER. The film is actually a prequel to the box office blockbuster KISS THE GIRLS. Here, Cross is pursuing a brilliantly twisted kidnapper who's .. Read more
| Starring | Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Dylan Baker, Michael Wincott |
|---|---|
| Director | Lee Tamahori |
| Genres | Thriller |
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The redoubtable Morgan Freeman returns as Washington, DC police detective Alex Cross, the master profiler, in an exciting thriller based on James Patterson's novel, ALONG CAME A SPIDER. The film is actually a prequel to the box office blockbuster KISS THE GIRLS. Here, Cross is pursuing a brilliantly twisted kidnapper who's holding the daughter of a U.S. senator. When the kidnapper, Gary Soneji (the effectively sinister character actor, Michael Wincott), who had posed as a schoolteacher for two years before making his move, contacts Cross and taunts him, but makes no demands for money, Cross starts to piece together a psychological profile. With the help of a clever and beautiful Secret Service agent, Jezzie Flannigan (Monica Potter), Cross begins his investigation of the bizarrely elaborate and ruthless crime. But as is usual with Patterson's work, just when Cross (and the audience) thinks everything is resolved, a stunning twist unfolds. Acclaimed director Lee Tamahori (THE EDGE, ONCE WERE WARRIORS) is adept at staging the action, including a tense chase through Union Station during rush hour, and Freeman's pensive presence lends an extra level of gravity to this darkly entertaining thriller.
| Starring | Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Dylan Baker, Michael Wincott, Jay O. Sanders, Billy Burke, Michael Moriarty, Penelope Ann Miller |
|---|---|
| Director | Lee Tamahori |
| Studio | PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 38 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Collections | 100 Cops & Robbers, 100 Feisty Females, 100 Top Thrillers |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Dubbed | Spanish |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | DVD: Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Released | Production year: 2001 To Rent: DVD: 05 Nov 2001 |
"...Freeman brings dignity and weight to [his role]....A well-polished puzzle that dishes out enough clues to keep viewers engaged while holding back a couple of well-delivered surprises..."
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Morgan Is Great
A typical Morgan Freeman thriller with great plot and twists you don't see coming, a great cast and Morgan Freeman is brilliant as usual
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what a shame, well it was to me!
I have read and loved all of James Pattersons books and I love the work of Morgan Freeman so when the two were put together I thought it would be magic! Oh how ... read more »
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A great film!
Typical of the James Patterson style of twists in the tale, this film does not disappoint. Morgan Freeman, as always, gives a great performance.
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Nothing like the book
I was a little disappointed with this at first as it is nothing like the book but on its own merits it is worth a watch. Morgan Freeman is awesome and keeps ... read more »
New Nation, Britain's leading black newspaper, has held a poll to discover the greatest black actor of all time. Denzel Washington and Samuel L. Jackson came in joint first place, after 1,400 people were surveyed. Washington, the star of Training Day, Man On Fire and The Manchurian Candidate, could not be separated from Star Wars, Unbreakable and Coach Carter actor Jackson, as they finished level pegging. Morgan Freeman, who has appeared in Million Dollar Baby, Bruce Almighty and Along Came A... Read more
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