Held for Ransom

(2019)Directed by Niels Arden Oplev138 minDrama

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.

Esben Smedas Daniel Rye
Toby Kebbellas James Foley
Amir El-Masryas John (Beatles)
Charlie Carrickas Michael Foley
Fady Elsayedas George (Beatles)
Rafael Petterssonas Wojceik
Elizabeth Moynihanas Diane Foley
Rasmus Bjergas Tue Berg
Youssef Berouainas Ringo (Beatles)
Henrik Birchas Henning
Sofia Asiras Aya
Sofie Torpas Anita
Samuel Brafmanas Jeremy
Peter Sejer Wintheras Jeff
Arthur Drachmann Øfverlindas Mik
Christian Hetland Jepsenas Karsten
Thomas Biehlas Coach
Lars Lohmannas Elderly man