
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.
Daniel Rye

James Foley

John (Beatles)

Signe

Michael Foley

Arthur

George (Beatles)

Wojceik

Majeed

Diane Foley

Tue Berg

Ringo (Beatles)

Kjeld

Henning

Aya

Anita

Susanne

Christina

Jeremy

Jeff
Mik
Karsten
Coach

Elderly man

Susanne's colleague

Unknown Role
Katie Foley
Foley's father
Church attendant (uncredited)

Hanne

Ayoub
Unknown Role

Gymnastik tilskuer
