Held for Ransom

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.

Cast for Held for Ransom...

Esben Smed
Daniel Rye
Toby Kebbell
James Foley
Amir El-Masry
John (Beatles)
Charlie Carrick
Michael Foley
Fady Elsayed
George (Beatles)
Rasmus Bjerg
Tue Berg
Youssef Berouain
Ringo (Beatles)
Lars Lohmann
Elderly man
Yvonne Andersen
Susanne's colleague
Rolf Holmgren
Foley's father
Jonathan Wiking
Church attendant (uncredited)