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Held for Ransom

2019-08-29
7.045
da 138m
Drama
HELD FOR RANSOM tells the true story of Danish photojournalist Daniel Rye who was held hostage for 398 days in Syria by the terror organization ISIS along with several other foreign nationals including the American journalist, James Foley. The film follows Daniel’s struggle to survive in captivity, his friendship with James, and the nightmare of the Rye family back home in Denmark as they try to do everything in their power to save their son. At the center of this crisis, we find hostage negotiator, Arthur, who plays a pivotal role in securing Daniel’s release.

Director

Niels Arden Oplev

Producer

Morten Kaufmann

Costume Design

Stine Thaning

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Anders Bratås

Line Producer

Rula Nasser

Casting

Jessie Frost

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Status

Released

Countries

  • Denmark
  • Norway
  • Sweden

Companies

  • Toolbox Film
  • Cinenic Film
  • Deluca Film
  • Film i Väst

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