description Collateral Overview
Collateral is a 2004 thriller centered around a Los Angeles cab driver, Max Durocher, and his passenger, Vincent. The pair undertake a series of drives dictated by Vincent’s demands, which quickly escalate into a dangerous situation involving a hitman's contract killings. The film features Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx in the central roles.
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info Collateral Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2004 |
help Collateral FAQ
Why is Collateral mostly set inside a taxi?
Collateral follows Max Durocher, a Los Angeles cab driver played by Jamie Foxx, after he picks up Vincent, a contract killer played by Tom Cruise. The taxi structure lets Michael Mann turn one night of driving into a sequence of stops tied to Vincent's hit list.
Why was Tom Cruise's role in Collateral unusual?
Cruise plays Vincent as a cold professional killer, which was a sharp turn from many of his heroic star roles before 2004. His gray hair, controlled movements, and businesslike dialogue make Vincent feel more like a corporate predator than a traditional movie hitman.
What role does Jada Pinkett Smith's character play in Collateral?
Jada Pinkett Smith plays Annie Farrell, a federal prosecutor who meets Max early in the film. Her brief cab ride becomes important later because Vincent's contract list pulls Max back toward her case.
What makes Collateral recognizable as a Michael Mann film?
The film uses Los Angeles at night, professional criminals, police pressure, and sleek digital photography, all signatures associated with Mann's crime work. It sits near Heat and Miami Vice in his filmography, but Collateral compresses the action into one 2004 night.
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