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U.S. Marshals
Directed by Stuart Baird and written by John Pogue, U.S. Marshals (1998) is a fast-paced action sequel to The Fugitive. The film sees the return of Chief Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) and his elite team as they hunt down a new high-profile fugitive. Mark Sheridan (Wesley Snipes) is a former CIA operative accused of a double murder who escapes from a prisoner transport plane after a dramatic crash.
As Gerard and his marshals pursue Sheridan across several states, they begin to suspect that their target may be a pawn in a much larger international espionage conspiracy. The film is known for its high-stakes set pieces, including a daring escape from a moving plane and a rooftop chase in Chicago, as Gerard realizes he might be hunting an innocent man caught in a deadly cover-up.
Location(s)
U.S. Marshals was filmed across a variety of locations in the United States, utilizing urban centers and rural landscapes to depict the cross-country manhunt.
Metropolis, Illinois
The spectacular prisoner transport plane crash and the subsequent manhunt through the woods and swamps were filmed in and around Metropolis and the Ohio River. The production used a real Boeing 727 for the crash sequence, which became a significant local production event. Map Location
Chicago, Illinois
Much of the film’s investigative work and the tense rooftop pursuit sequence were filmed on location in Chicago. The city's vertical architecture provided the perfect backdrop for the film's "urban jungle" aesthetic. Map Location
New York City, New York
The final act of the film shifts to Manhattan, where the conspiracy reaches its peak. Key scenes were filmed near the United Nations headquarters and in various luxury hotels, highlighting the transition from a rural manhunt to high-level espionage. Map Location
Director
Stuart Baird
Cast
Tommy Lee Jones
Wesley Snipes
Robert Downey Jr.
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