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Held for Ransom

2019 • 2h18m Drama

Rating

7.1/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Niels Arden Oplev

Anders W. Berthelsen

Screenplay

Anders Thomas Jensen

Cast

Esben Smed

Toby Kebbell

Amir El-Masry

Release date

8/29/2019

Status

Released

Origin country

DK

Vote count

76