Held for Ransom 2019
7.6 / 10
Held for Ransom
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.
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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... Daniel Rye
... James Foley
... John (Beatles)
... Signe
... Michael Foley
... Arthur
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Release Date:
Aug 29, 2019 (Denmark,Norway,Sweden)
Run Time:
2hr 18`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Danish
Production Countries:
Denmark,Norway,Sweden
Status:
Released
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Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
... Co-director
Cast
... Daniel Rye
... James Foley
... John (Beatles)
... Signe
... Michael Foley
... Arthur
... George (Beatles)
... Wojceik
... Majeed
... Diane Foley
... Tue Berg
... Ringo (Beatles)
... Kjeld
... Henning
... Aya
... Anita
... Susanne
... Christina
... Jeremy
... Jeff
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... Co-producer
... Producer
... Co-producer
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