Spartan(2004)

: Unlike typical action heroes, Bobby Scott is portrayed as a "government-made sociopath"—a stoic professional who prioritizes following orders until the corruption becomes undeniable. Thematic Elements

: 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. Spartan(2004)

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 : Unlike typical action heroes, Bobby Scott is