Proof of Life

Proof of Life

2000 · 135 min · EN · R · 6.2 (910 votes)
Dir. Taylor Hackford · Starring Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe, David Morse, Pamela Reed, David Caruso, Anthony Heald · Music Danny Elfman

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

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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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This is a high-stakes, emotionally charged thriller that keeps you on edge. It blends the urgency of a hostage negotiation with an unexpected, poignant human connection forged under immense pressure. The atmosphere is fraught with danger and moral complexity, offering a dramatic and suspenseful experience.

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