Collateral

Collateral is a 2004 American neo-noir action thriller film directed and produced by Michael Mann and written by Stuart Beattie.

Collateral is a 2004 American neo-noir action thriller film directed and produced by Michael Mann and written by Stuart Beattie. Starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx, it follows a Los Angeles cab driver who is forced to drive a contract killer during one night of murders. The film was released in the United States by DreamWorks Pictures and in other territories by Paramount Pictures through United International Pictures.

Plot

The story follows one night in Los Angeles, during which cab driver Max Durocher is forced to transport Vincent, a contract killer. As the night progresses, Max becomes trapped in Vincent's killing spree and tries to survive.

Production

Collateral was directed and produced by Michael Mann and written by Stuart Beattie. The film uses Los Angeles at night as a major visual setting, a hallmark of Mann's style.

Cast and characters

Tom Cruise plays Vincent, while Jamie Foxx plays Max Durocher. The cast also includes Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Berg, Javier Bardem, and Bruce McGill.

Release and reception

The film premiered in 2004 and was distributed by DreamWorks Pictures in the United States. It was a commercial success and was widely praised by critics. Collateral grossed about $220 million worldwide against a $65 million budget. The film received critical acclaim, especially for the performances of Cruise and Foxx, Mann's direction, and the editing.