David Mamet's Spartan was released five months before Michael Mann's Collateral and they have a lot in common: each a tight, well- The-Solute Spartan (2004) - Val Kilmer as Scott - IMDb
: The film features Mamet’s signature stylized, rhythmic dialogue, which emphasizes precision and jargon over emotional fluff.
: Just as the mission seems to reach a conclusion, Scott discovers a deeper, more corrupt political conspiracy that makes his own government his primary obstacle.
