Held for Ransom (2019)
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.
Cast
- Esben Smed - Daniel Rye
- Toby Kebbell - James Foley
- Amir El-Masry - John (Beatles)
- Sara Hjort Ditlevsen - Signe
- Charlie Carrick - Michael Foley
- Anders W. Berthelsen - Arthur
- Fady Elsayed - George (Beatles)
- Rafael Pettersson - Wojceik
- Ardalan Esmaili - Majeed
- Elizabeth Moynihan - Diane Foley
Screenplay
Keywords
based on novel or book, affectation, based on true story, hostage-taking, terrorism, hostage situation, hostage negotiator, syria, angry, aggressive, candid, desperate, islamism, anxious, absurd
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Held for Ransom about?
- 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.
- Who directed Held for Ransom?
- Held for Ransom was directed by Niels Arden Oplev.
- Who stars in Held for Ransom?
- Held for Ransom stars Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Charlie Carrick, Anders W. Berthelsen.
- How long is Held for Ransom?
- Held for Ransom has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is Held for Ransom?
- Held for Ransom is a Drama film.
- Where was Held for Ransom produced?
- Held for Ransom was produced in Denmark, Norway, Sweden.