Spartan (2004)
-
64% of critics liked it
(133 reviews) -
59% of users liked it
(13,230 ratings)
David Mamet writes and directs the political thriller Spartan. Respected Secret Service agent Robert Scott (Val Kilmer) is assigned to the kidnapping case of Laura Newton (Kristen Bell), the missing daughter of a high-ranking political figure. Scott is teamed up with rookie Curtis (Derek Luke).… More David Mamet writes and directs the political thriller Spartan. Respected Secret Service agent Robert Scott (Val Kilmer) is assigned to the kidnapping case of Laura Newton (Kristen Bell), the missing daughter of a high-ranking political figure. Scott is teamed up with rookie Curtis (Derek Luke). Aided by the FBI and the CIA, the team discovers a human trafficking operation that may lead to Laura's kidnappers. Meanwhile, political operative Stoddard (William H. Macy) refuses to cooperate with the rescue mission. Scott and Curtis are forced to quit the investigation when the media reports Laura's death. Believing her to be alive, Curtis is motivated to start up a dangerous unofficial investigation of his own. Spartan premiered at the Bangkok International Film Festival in 2004. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Directed By
- David Mamet
- Written By
- David Mamet
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
- In Theaters
- Mar 12, 2004 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Critic Reviews
-
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine
The real violence, as is always the case with Mamet, lies not in the mayhem but in the thrusting rhythms of the dialogue.
-
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
Both technically accomplished and moderately entertaining.
-
Stanley Kauffmann, The New Republic
Mamet's understanding of the essentials here and his skill in supplying them are not major achievements for him, but it would be wasteful not to recognize them.
-
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Spartan is the same old stuff, but now it's been thoroughly Mametized, like a spray-on treatment you could spritz out of a can.
-
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Not one character makes sense, there is no shred of craft, and the script sounds like it was written by a 6-year-old who has accidentally swallowed a microchip.
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
Also available on
UltraViolet Retailers
Other Retailers
Subscription Services
Cast
-
Val Kilmer
as Robert Scott
-
Derek Luke
as Curtis
-
William H. Macy
as Stoddard
-
Ed O'Neill
as Burch
-
Kristen Bell
as Laura Newton
-
Tia Texada
as Jackie Black
-
Said Taghmaoui
as Tariq Asani
-
Linda Kimbrough
as Donny
-
Robert Bella
as Davio
-
Chino Binamo
as Essex House Man #2
-
Ron Butler
as Headquarters Agent
-
Norm Compton
as Essex House Man #1
-
Steven Culp
as Gaines
-
Jim Frangione
as Stakeout Agent
-
Clark Gregg
as Miller
-
Stephen Greif
as Business Man
-
Vincent Guastaferro
as Naylor
-
Michael Hilow
as Perimeter Guard
-
Moshe Ivgi
as Avi
-
J.J. Johnston
as Night Club Manager
-
Chris Kaldor
as Yitzik
-
Matt Malloy
as Mr. Reese
-
Tony Mamet
as Parker
-
Debbie Martin
as Debriefer
-
Mark Pellegrino
as Convict
-
Neil Pepe
as News Cameraman
-
Geoffrey Pierson
as Pearce
-
Gail Silver
as Pharmacist
-
Lionel Mark Smith
as Colonel Blane
-
Bob A. Jennings
as Grace's Aide
-
Al Faris
as Customs Official
-
Roberto Castro Jr.
as State Police Liaison Officer
-
Andrew Davoli
as Zimmer
-
Ken Moreno
as Bodyguard #1
-
Natalija Nogulich
as Nadya
-
Aaron Stanford
as Michael Blake
-
Max Daniels
as Gate Keeper #2
-
Damon Caro
as Balcony Shooter
-
Johnny Messner
as Agent Grace
-
Ann Morgan
as Secret Service Agent
-
Kick Gurry
as Jones
-
J.J. Perry
as Bodyguard #2
-
Sandra Lilly Lindquist
as Swedish Reporter
-
Alexandra Kerry
as Bartender
-
Jeremie Campbell
as Cadre Candidate
-
Chris J. Lacentra
as Cpl. Settler
-
Renato Magno
as Grossler
-
Mark Fitzgerald
as Training Facility Guard
-
Lana Bilzerian
as Undercover Agent
-
Sophia Adella Luke
as Agent
-
Margot Farley
as Young Whore
-
Dr. Rick Levy
as Sedan Man
-
Dan Hovanesian
as Stakeout Driver
-
Mordechai Finley
as Cadre Operator
-
Jonathan Rossetti
as Medic
-
Scott Barry
as Cadre Team Leader
-
Dick Friedman
as Crew Chief
-
David Aranovich
as Cadre Technician
-
Jody Snider
as Harvard Square Reporter
-
Virginia Pereira
as TV Anchor Woman
-
Morris Lamore
as Billy
-
Clara Mamet
as Billy's Daughter
-
Deborah Bartlett
as Mrs. Newton
-
Ektimal Shbib
as Stewardess
-
Zosia Mamet
as Bedouin Woman
-
Steve Martinez
as Gate Keeper #1
-
Tim Fleming
as Night Sun Operator
-
Marc Allen Barker
as Pilot
-
Chelle Cerceo
as Marine Flight Crew Chief
-
Jennifer Ritchkoff
as Marine Captain
- Bob Jennings





