based on novel or book,based on true story,hostage-taking,terrorism,hostage situation,hostage negotiator,syria,islamism

Held for Ransom (2019)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Niels Arden Oplev
  • Profile picture of Esben Smed
    Daniel Rye Esben Smed
  • Profile picture of Toby Kebbell
    James Foley Toby Kebbell
  • Profile picture of Amir El-Masry
    John (Beatles) Amir El-Masry
  • Profile picture of Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
    Signe Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
  • Profile picture of Charlie Carrick
    Michael Foley Charlie Carrick
  • Profile picture of Anders W. Berthelsen
    Arthur Anders W. Berthelsen
  • Profile picture of Fady Elsayed
    George (Beatles) Fady Elsayed
  • Profile picture of Rafael Pettersson
    Wojceik Rafael Pettersson

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • based on true story
  • hostage-taking
  • terrorism
  • hostage situation
  • hostage negotiator
  • syria
  • islamism