The Clearing
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The Clearing

(2004)Directed by Pieter Jan Brugge95 min · RDrama, Mystery, Thriller

Wayne Hayes (Robert Redford) is a wealthy executive in a comfortable American house, and one morning he is taken from his own driveway by a former employee, Arnold Mack (Willem Dafoe). Pieter Jan Brugge, in his first film as director, cuts between the two men in the forest and Eileen (Helen Mirren) waiting at home with the FBI. In the woods, Wayne keeps pace behind Mack, a man in a suit among the trees.

Robert Redfordas Wayne Hayes
Helen Mirrenas Eileen Hayes
Willem Dafoeas Arnold Mack
Alessandro Nivolaas Tim Hayes
Matt Cravenas Ray Fuller
Melissa Sagemilleras Jill Hayes
Wendy Crewsonas Louise Miller
Larry Pineas Tom Finch
Diana Scarwidas Eva Finch
Elizabeth Ruscioas Cindy Mack
Gwen McGeeas Kathleen Duggan
Sarah Koskoffas Lane Hayes
Graciela Marinas Graciela
Mike Pniewskias Kyle Woodward
GMGeoff McKnightas John Dewitt
Tom Arcuragias Mr. Schmidt
Peter Gannonas Agent Elkins
Jacqi Loewyas Agent Crew
Matt Milleras Another Agent
Mark Emery Mooreas Agent Sullivan
Joel Nunleyas Waiter
Ted Mansonas Robert Gidden
Jackie Goldstonas Reporter (uncredited)