Held for Ransom

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.

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Cast

• 
  Esben Smed

  Daniel Rye
• 
  Toby Kebbell

  James Foley
• 
  Amir El-Masry

  John (Beatles)
• 
  Sara Hjort Ditlevsen

  Signe
• 
  Charlie Carrick

  Michael Foley
• 
  Anders W. Berthelsen

  Arthur

Crew

• Director · Niels Arden Oplev
• Producer · Morten Kaufmann
• Producer · Signe Leick Jensen