Robert Dean (Will Smith) is a labor lawyer who is unknowingly in possession of evidence related to a serious politically motivated crime. Government agents eager to hide their guilt believe that Dean is on to them, and proceed to turn his life upside-down, ruin his reputation, and frame him for various incidents, thanks to the latest in high-tech government surveillance techniques. In an attempt to clear his name and reclaim his life, Dean teams up with the reclusive Brill (Gene Hackman), a former federal employee who has as much high-tech equipment and expertise as the government itself. Hackman's role is an extension of Harry Caul, the character he portrayed in Francis Ford Coppola's brilliant 1974 film, THE CONVERSATION. Smith scores as a man who is desperate to reclaim his identity and prove his innocence. This intense technological thrill-ride from director Tony Scott questions how much access the government should have to the communications of private citizens, and leaves the viewer with the unsettling feeling that Big Brother is definitely watching. Watch for the uncredited appearances of Jason Robards, Seth Green, Tom Sizemore, and Philip Baker Hall.
Product Identifiers
Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer
EAN
5017188881920
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3941717
Product Key Features
Film/TV Title
Enemy of the State
Actor
Jon Voight, Lisa Bonet, Jason Lee, Jake Busey, Jamie Kennedy, Gene Hackman, Will Smith, Regina King, Barry Pepper, Jack Black, Loren Dean, Scott Caan, Gabriel Byrne
Director
Tony Scott
Format
DVD
Language
English
Release Year
2001
Features
Instant Scene Access, Widescreen
Aspect Ratio
2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Run Time
127 Mins
Genre
Drama
Additional Product Features
Certificate
15
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States of America
Director of Photography
Daniel Mindel
Costume Designer
Marlene Stewart
Production Designer
Benjamin Fernandez
Reviews
USA Today - "...[A] brisk, grown-up thriller...Will Smith delivers a terrifically ingratiating performance..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars, Rolling Stone - ...[A] dynamic thriller....[Will Smith] is sensational..., Entertainment Weekly - "...A high-adrenaline action thriller....Smith is a fresh choice..." -- Rating: B, New York Times - ...It has a hurtling pace, nonstop intensity, and a stylish, appealing performance by Will Smith...