7.1Held for Ransom · 2019
Held for Ransom (2019) is a Drama film directed by Niels Arden Oplev, starring Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry.
Drama
7.1Overview
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.
Cast
Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Charlie Carrick, Anders W. Berthelsen, Fady Elsayed, Rafael Pettersson
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What is "Held for Ransom" about?
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.
When was "Held for Ransom" released?
Held for Ransom was released in 2019.
Who stars in "Held for Ransom"?
The cast includes Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen.
