: Scott is an elite "ghost" operative tasking with finding Laura Newton, the daughter of a high-ranking U.S. official.
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 Spartan(2004)
: The title refers to the "spartan" lifestyle and mindset of the operatives: disciplined, detached, and utterly focused on the objective. : Scott is an elite "ghost" operative tasking
: The film features Mamet’s signature stylized, rhythmic dialogue, which emphasizes precision and jargon over emotional fluff. Spartan(2004)