Proof of Life
6.1/10
Rating
135 min
Runtime
2000
Release Year
Taylor Hackford
Director
Cast
Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe, David Morse, Pamela Reed, David Caruso
Quick Synopsis
Peter Bowman, an American engineer working on a project in a South American country, is kidnapped by anti-government rebels who discover his identity and demand a $5 million ransom for his release. His employer in the United States is financially struggling and unwilling to pay the ransom, leaving Peter's wife, Alice, to handle the crisis alone. To secure her husband's safe return, Alice hires Terry Thorne, a freelance professional experienced in hostage negotiations, to navigate the dangerous situation.
Detailed Synopsis of Proof of Life
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.
