Rating: R
Genre:
Crime
Theatrical Release: 03/09/2001(USA)
Release Date: 08/14/2001
SubTitles: English
Dubbed: English
Sound: DD5.1/DDS2.0
Run Time: 121 Minutes
Flags: Violence, Profanity, Sexual Situations
Distributor/Studio: New Line Home Video
An action drama centering on the media circus,
15 Minutes focuses on a New York homicide detective named Eddie Flemming (
Robert De Niro), a famous figure known for his heroic on-the-job manner. A tabloid news anchor (
Kelsey Grammer) attempts to get the scoop on Flemming's latest beat when a pair of Eastern European criminals (
Karel Roden and
Oleg Taktarov) find a way to manipulate the media by filming their exploits, which they believe they can sell to bloodthirsty journalists and make themselves rich. In the wake of a double murder, Flemming teams up with Jordy Warsaw (
Edward Burns), an arson investigator assigned to help locate the murderous pair. Meanwhile, Flemming must contend with his news reporter girlfriend Nicolette (
Melina Kanakaredes) as he and Jordy find themselves enveloped in a lurid series of events that threatens to jeopardize their safety.
Kim Cattrall,
Avery Brooks, and
Vera Farmiga are also featured in the cast.
~ Jason Clark, All Movie Guide
