Proof of Life

Proof of Life

6.1IMDb Score
Released:2000-12-08
Genre:Thriller, Action, Drama
Duration:135 min
Country:United States of America, Ecuador, United Kingdom, Poland
Director:Taylor Hackford
Actors:Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe, David Morse, Pamela Reed, David Caruso
Production:Castle Rock Entertainment, Bel Air Entertainment, Anvil Films, Grupo Cine

Overview:

When Peter Bowman, an American engineer working in a South American country, is captured by anti-government forces, the rebels learn his identity and demand $5 million for his safe return. However, his US employer is on the verge of insolvency and will not provide the ransom. Peter's wife Alice is forced to deal with the matter on her own and she retains the services of freelance professional hostage negotiator Terry Thorne.

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