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Held for Ransom

Held for Ransom

2019/08/29 (US) | 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.

  • Niels Arden Oplev

    Director

Lead Cast

  • Esben Smed

    Esben Smed

    Daniel Rye

  • Toby Kebbell

    Toby Kebbell

    James Foley

  • Amir El-Masry

    Amir El-Masry

    John (Beatles)

  • Sara Hjort Ditlevsen

    Sara Hjort Ditlevsen

    Signe

  • Charlie Carrick

    Charlie Carrick

    Michael Foley

  • Anders W. Berthelsen

    Anders W. Berthelsen

    Arthur

  • Fady Elsayed

    Fady Elsayed

    George (Beatles)

Budget

$ 0

Revenue

$ 0

Status

Released

Production Company

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

Crews

  • Anders W. Berthelsen

    Co-Director

  • Anders Thomas Jensen

    Writer

  • Puk Damsgaard Andersen

    Book

  • Signe Leick Jensen

    Producer

  • Joonas Berghäll

    Associate Producer

  • Gudny Hummelvoll

    Co-Producer

  • Niels Arden Oplev

    Executive Producer