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Held for Ransom

(2019)
Release Date: August 29, 2019
Runtime: 2h 18m
Languages: Danish, English
Countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Drama

Overview

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.

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Top Cast

Esben Smed
Esben SmedDaniel Rye
Toby Kebbell
Toby KebbellJames Foley
Amir El-Masry
Amir El-MasryJohn (Beatles)
Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
Sara Hjort DitlevsenSigne
Charlie Carrick
Charlie CarrickMichael Foley
Anders W. Berthelsen
Anders W. BerthelsenArthur

Production Companies

Film i Väst
Cinenic Film
Toolbox Film
Hummelfilm
Deluca Film