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The Foreigner 2003

“If they think they can stop him, they're dead wrong.”

Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Director
Michael Oblowitz
Networks
Franchise Pictures, Foreign Productions, TriStar Pictures
Where to Stream
Netflix, fuboTV, Philo
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Topic: Film "The Foreigner" (2003). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2003
Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Release date
Jun 1, 2003
Original language
EN
Origin
Poland, United States of America
Studios
Franchise Pictures, Foreign Productions, TriStar Pictures
Budget
$16,700,000
Genres
Action, Thriller
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★ TMDB users: 3.9/10 from 172 votes
Episode runtime
~96 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Franchise Pictures, Foreign Productions, TriStar Pictures
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Topic: Film "The Foreigner" (2003).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, plot points).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 4: Length 150-190 words.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Use ONLY facts from the provided material.
Title: The Foreigner.
Year: 2003.
Genre: Action and Thriller (also American action thriller).
Rating: R.
Release Date: 01/28/2003 (US).
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Starring: Steven Seagal.
Production Location: Shot entirely in Warsaw, Poland.
Context: First of a long string of direct-to-video films released starring Seagal from 2003 to 2009.
Plot: A freelance agent acts as a courier for a package traveling from France to Germany. He discovers that many people want to get their hands on the package.
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The Foreigner is a 2003 American action thriller film starring Steven Seagal.

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Is The Foreigner worth watching?

The Foreigner holds a community rating of 3.9/10 based on 172 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie The Foreigner and when was it released?

The Foreigner is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.

Who directed The Foreigner?

The Foreigner was directed by Michael Oblowitz.

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