Held for Ransom

Held for Ransom

Release Date: 2019-08-29

Overview: 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.

Rating: 7 / 10

Cast

Esben Smed

Esben Smed

as Daniel Rye

Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

as James Foley

Amir El-Masry

Amir El-Masry

as John (Beatles)

Charlie Carrick

Charlie Carrick

as Michael Foley

Crew

  • Niels Arden Oplev - Director

  • Anders W. Berthelsen - Co-Director

  • Anders Thomas Jensen - Writer

  • Puk Damsgaard Andersen - Book

  • Signe Leick Jensen - Producer

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