Held for Ransom

Held for Ransom

7 | 2019-08-29 | 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.

Featured Crew

Niels Arden Oplev Director
Morten Kaufmann Producer
Stine Thaning Costume Design
Anders Bratås Special Effects Makeup Artist
Rula Nasser Line Producer
Jessie Frost Casting
Heidi Plugge Art Direction
Annika Hellström Co-Producer
Gudny Hummelvoll Co-Producer
Niels Arden Oplev Executive Producer

Cast

Esben Smed
Esben Smed
Daniel Rye
Toby Kebbell
Toby Kebbell
James Foley
Amir El-Masry
Amir El-Masry
John (Beatles)
Charlie Carrick
Charlie Carrick
Michael Foley
Fady Elsayed
Fady Elsayed
George (Beatles)
Elizabeth Moynihan
Elizabeth Moynihan
Diane Foley

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