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Held for Ransom

First aired on Aug 29, 2019

Runtime: 138 mins

70%

Genres: 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 Cast: click image to view more
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
Featured Crew
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Niels Arden Oplev | Director
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Anders W. Berthelsen | Co-Director
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Anders Thomas Jensen | Writer
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Puk Damsgaard Andersen | Book
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Signe Leick Jensen | Producer
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Joonas Berghäll | Associate Producer