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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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Esben SmedEsben SmedDaniel Rye
  • Photo of Toby KebbellToby KebbellJames Foley
  • Photo of Amir El-MasryAmir El-MasryJohn (Beatles)
  • Photo of Sara Hjort DitlevsenSara Hjort DitlevsenSigne
  • Photo of Charlie CarrickCharlie CarrickMichael Foley
  • Photo of Anders W. BerthelsenAnders W. BerthelsenArthur
  • Photo of Fady ElsayedFady ElsayedGeorge (Beatles)
  • Photo of Rafael PetterssonRafael PetterssonWojceik
  • Photo of Ardalan EsmailiArdalan EsmailiMajeed
  • Photo of Elizabeth MoynihanElizabeth MoynihanDiane Foley

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