John Q. is a 2002 American crime drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes, and written by James Kearns. It stars Denzel Washington as the title character, a man who takes a hospital emergency room hostage in order for his son to receive a heart transplant. Robert Duvall, James Woods, Anne Heche, Kimberly Elise, and Ray Liotta appear in supporting ...

John Q: Directed by Nick Cassavetes. With Gabriela Oltean, Denzel Washington, Kimberly Elise, Ron Annabelle. John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant.

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Sep 29, 2024 · Ray Liotta sure is missed, and this film is just another example of his great body of work. In John Q., Liotta’s character, Chief Gus Monroe, offers no real compromise or guidance, and lacks any sort of sympathy towards John and his child.

The Chicago Chief of Police, Gus Monroe (Ray Liotta) gives a SWAT unit permission to insert a sniper into the building via an air shaft. John is shot, but he ends up receiving only a minor wound which is treated right away. After taking the shot, the sniper's leg falls through the ceiling tiles.

John Quincy Archibald is a father and husband whose son is diagnosed with an enlarged heart and then finds out he cannot receive a transplant because HMO insurance will not cover it. Therefore, he decides to take a hospital full of patients hostage until the hospital puts his son's name on the donor's list.

John Quincy Archibald's son Michael collapses while playing baseball as a result of heart failure. John rushes Michael to a hospital emergency room where he is informed...

Dec 26, 2024 · Notable films from this period include “Blow” (2001), where he played the father of drug kingpin George Jung, and “John Q” (2002), which highlighted his adeptness at portraying intense, emotional performances.