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Proof of Life (2000)

Proof of Life (2000)

Action Drama Thriller

For her, it's personal. For him, it's a contract.

Release Date: 2000, December 8
Directors: Taylor Hackford
Countries: Ecuador, United Kingdom, Poland, United States of America
Production: Castle Rock Entertainment, Bel Air Entertainment, Anvil Films, Grupo Cine
Cast: Stanley Anderson, David Morse, Jaime Zevallos, Russell Crowe, Alun Armstrong, Michael Byrne, Mario Ernesto Sánchez, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Meg Ryan, Margo Martindale, David Caruso, Gottfried John

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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