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Enemy of the State

Enemy of the State

Action · Drama · Thriller · 1998

When the videotape of the murder of a congressman unknowingly ends up in the hands of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert Clayton Dean, he is framed for the murder. With the help of the mysterious Brill, Dean attempts to throw the NSA off his trail and prove his innocence.

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Enemy of the State

“It's not paranoia if they're really after you.”

1998 Action · Drama · Thriller 2h 12m

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7.1 / 10

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When the videotape of the murder of a congressman unknowingly ends up in the hands of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert Clayton Dean, he is framed for the murder. With the help of the mysterious Brill, Dean attempts to throw the NSA off his trail and prove his innocence.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Tony Scott

Written by

David Marconi

Will Smith

Will Smith

Robert Clayton Dean

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Brill

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

Reynolds

Regina King

Regina King

Carla Dean

Loren Dean

Loren Dean

Hicks

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

Krug

Barry Pepper

Barry Pepper

Pratt

Court is in session

Put Enemy of the State on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.