An idealistic computer scientist (Gabriel Byrne) working on a top-secret government project at the Griffith Observatory. The project uses a massive network of cameras to monitor the entire city with the goal of creating "the end of violence" by stopping crimes before they happen.
It follows Mike Max's journey from a man who profits from violence to someone seeking a truer, more peaceful existence away from his "champagne-driven" Hollywood world. The End of Violence (1997) - IMDb The End of Violence(1997)
It acts as a prescient meditation on the emerging "Big Brother" surveillance state of the late 20th century. An idealistic computer scientist (Gabriel Byrne) working on
A wealthy Hollywood producer (Bill Pullman) famous for making ultra-violent action movies. His life changes when he is kidnapped by two men who are then mysteriously killed by snipers. Surviving the botched hit, a shaken Mike goes into hiding, choosing to live a simple, anonymous life with a family of Mexican gardeners. The End of Violence (1997) - IMDb It