"Collateral" is a 2004 American neo-noir action thriller film directed and produced by Michael Mann, written by Stuart Beattie, and starring Tom Cruise (Vincent) and Jamie Foxx (Max Durocher).

The supporting cast includes Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Berg, Javier Bardem, and Bruce McGill.

The film follows Max Durocher (Foxx), a Los Angeles cab driver, and his customer, Vincent (Cruise). When offered a high fare for driving to several locations, Max agrees but soon finds himself taken hostage by Vincent who turns out to be a hitman on a contract killing spree.

"Collateral" was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2004. At the 77th "Academy Awards", Foxx received a nomination for "Best Supporting Actor", while film editors Jim Miller and Paul Rubell were nominated for "Best Film Editing".

Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer, and comedian. He received acclaim for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film "Ray" (2004), winning the "Academy Award", "BAFTA" (British Academy of Film and Television Arts), "Screen Actors Guild Award" and "Golden Globe Award for Best Actor".

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