Along Came a Spider

"The game is far from over."

Apr 6 2001 R 1h 44m
Drama, Thriller

After the harrowing death of his partner, forensic psychologist and best-selling author Alex Cross cannot forgive himself and has retreated to the peace of retirement. But when a brilliant criminal kidnaps a senator's young daughter, he is lured back into action as the kidnapper wants to deal with Alex personally. Teamed with Jezzie Flanigan, the Secret Service agent assigned to protect the missing girl, Alex follows a serpentine trail of clues that leads him to a stunning discovery - the kidnapper wants more than just ransom.

Plot

Detective/psychologist Alex Cross loses his partner in an out of control 'bust.' He stops working and cannot forgive himself. He is drawn back to work reluctantly when a senator's daughter is kidnapped and the kidnapper seems to want to deal with Alex personally.

Written by

James Patterson, Marc Moss

Directed by

Lee Tamahori

Cast

Morgan Freeman, Michael Wincott, Monica Potter

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, Germany, Canada

Production Companies

Revelations Entertainment, Phase 1 Productions, MFP Munich Film Partners, David Brown Productions, AZL Productions KG, Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

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Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
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