Most Wanted (1997): Cast & Plot
Most Wanted is a 1997 action thriller directed by David Hogan, starring Robert Kotecki as Marine Lieutenant, Eddie Velez and Keenen Ivory Wayans. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- David Hogan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Most Wanted About?
The premise of Most Wanted without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a decorated Marine is sentenced to death row, a covert U.S. military officer pulls him into a clandestine operations unit. Though he follows orders, he soon discovers the team has set him up as the scapegoat for the First Lady’s assassination, forcing him to fight both his enemies and his own conscience.
Most Wanted Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder
- investigation
- african american
- u.s. marine
- african american protagonist
- framed for murder
- assassination
- first lady
- death row
- bomb
- conspiracy
- gulf war veteran
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- showdown
- shootout
- tough guy
- one man army
- action hero
- fugitive
- on the run
- scapegoat
- manhunt
- sniper
- double cross
- time bomb
- cia central intelligence agency
- reward
- female doctor
- ice bullet
- operation desert storm
- jumping from a rooftop
- brief female frontal nudity
- punched in the face
- foot chase
- bunker
- attempted assassination
- home invasion
- chased by a crowd
- hospital
- tycoon
- bald man
- jumping off a bridge
- bald hero
- shot to death
- security guard
- attempted murder
- breaking and entering
- computer
- traitor
- car accident
- roundhouse kick
Most Wanted Cast & Characters
Robert Kotecki leads the cast as Marine Lieutenant, with Eddie Velez as Sergeant Peyton and Keenen Ivory Wayans as Gunnery Sergeant James Dunn. Directed by David Hogan; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Hogan
- Robert Kotecki as Marine Lieutenant
- Eddie Velez as Sergeant Peyton
- Keenen Ivory Wayans as Gunnery Sergeant James Dunn
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Jon Voight as Gen. Adam Woodward, alias Lt. Col. Grant Casey
Also Starring in Most Wanted
· 21 more- Donna Cherry First Lady Bonnie Anne Hartfield
- Jill Hennessy Dr. Victoria Constantini
- Robert Culp Donald Bickhart
- Paul Sorvino CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill
- Wolfgang Bodison Capt. Steve Braddock
- Eric Roberts Assistant Deputy Director Spencer
- Simon Baker Stephen Barnes
- John Diehl Police Captain
- Lee de Broux Commander Goldstein
- Jerry Rector Policeman in Hospital
- Tucker Smallwood Police Chief William Watson
- Ping Wu Patrolman
- Rick Cramer Bus Guard #1
- John Reidy Tommy (uncredited)
- Mario Vitale Bartender
- Michael Marich Omega 3
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- Casey Lee Randy
- Michael Milhoan SWAT Leader
- Kenn Whitaker Bus Guard #2
- Andy Hogan Video Tech
- Amanda Kravat Charlie
More from David Hogan
One more film directed by David Hogan: Barb Wire.
Most Wanted Plot Summary
What happens in Most Wanted from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gunnery Sergeant James Dunn, Keenen Ivory Wayans, a skilled Marine sniper, is orders-d to eliminate an Iraqi courier during the Gulf War. When he discovers the courier is a ten-year-old boy, he refuses to pull the trigger, sparking a tense clash with his commanding officer who threatens to execute him for insubordination. In the scuffle that follows, the lieutenant is accidentally killed, and Dunn is court-martialed, convicted of murder, and sent back to the United States to await a death sentence in a military stockade.
Full summary
The whole story of Most Wanted, scene by scene
Most Wanted Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Most Wanted (1997) Trailer
How Well Do You Know Most Wanted?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays Gunnery Sergeant James Dunn?
Cars in Most Wanted
41 cars on screen, including the 1995 Volvo 960 and the American LaFrance Pioneer III.
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1995 Volvo 960 Main role -
American LaFrance Pioneer III Minor role -
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
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Most Wanted FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Most Wanted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Most Wanted?
Most Wanted runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Most Wanted released?
Most Wanted was released on October 10, 1997.
Who directed Most Wanted?
Most Wanted was directed by David Hogan.
More films by David Hogan Who is in the cast of Most Wanted?
Most Wanted stars Robert Kotecki as Marine Lieutenant, Eddie Velez as Sergeant Peyton and Keenen Ivory Wayans as Gunnery Sergeant James Dunn, among 25 credited actors.
Does Most Wanted have a post-credit scene?
No. Most Wanted has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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