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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Niels Arden Oplev
Writing:
- Anders Thomas Jensen
- Puk Damsgaard Andersen
Stars:
Release Date: 2019-08-29
7.0/10
7.0/10
- Country: DK, NO, SE
- Language: Dansk | English
- Runtime: 138
Majeed
Daniel Rye
James Foley
John (Beatles)
Signe
Michael Foley
Arthur
George (Beatles)
Wojceik
Diane Foley
Tue Berg
Ringo (Beatles)
Kjeld
Henning
Anita
Susanne
Jeremy
Hanne
Coach
Elderly man
Susanne's colleague
Daniel Rye
Christina
Church attendant (uncredited)
Aya
