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The Clearing (2004)

R  95 min  -  Drama | Mystery | Thriller   -  20 August 2004 (Spain)
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As an executive is held captive by an employee, it's up to his wife to deliver the ransom.

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Pieter Jan Brugge (story), Justin Haythe (story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Redford ...
Helen Mirren ...
Willem Dafoe ...
Alessandro Nivola ...
Tim Hayes
Matt Craven ...
Melissa Sagemiller ...
Jill Hayes
Wendy Crewson ...
Louise Miller
Larry Pine ...
Tom Finch
Diana Scarwid ...
Eva Finch
Elizabeth Ruscio Elizabeth Ruscio ...
Cindy Mack
Gwen McGee ...
Agent Kathleen Duggan
Sarah Koskoff Sarah Koskoff ...
Lane Hayes
Graciela Marin ...
Graciela
Mike Pniewski ...
Detective Kyle Woodward
Geoff McKnight ...
John Dewitt
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Storyline

Wayne and Eileen Hayes live the American Dream. Together they've raised two children and struggled to build a successful business from the ground up. But there have been sacrifices along the way. When Wayne is kidnapped by an ordinary man, Arnold Mack, and held for ransom in a remote forest, the couple's world is turned inside out. Eileen finds her home full of FBI agents, their life under scrutiny. While Wayne is engaged in the negotiation of his lifetime, Eileen works frantically with the FBI to secure his release. The terrifying ordeal causes Wayne and Eileen to reassess their marriage and come to a deeper sense of their commitment to each other. With each passing hour, the need and desire for Wayne to return home safely becomes ever more urgent. Written by Austin4577@aol.com  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

FBI | Ransom | Marriage | Negotiation | FBI Agent  | See more »

Taglines:

You only really know what you have when your'e about to lose it.

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Spain) See more »

Also Known As:

Anatomie einer Entführung See more »

Filming Locations:

Georgia, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$618,674 (USA) (4 July 2004) (56 Screens)

Gross:

$5,763,875 (USA) (10 October 2004)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

First film featuring Robert Redford to be screened at the Sundance Film Festival. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Wayne is leaving the table by the pool, he picks up his jacket. In the next scene just a second later, he picks up the ball to the throw to the dog and his jacket is on and buttoned. There is no way he would have had time to put on his jacket. See more »

Quotes

Wayne Hayes: Do you love me?
Eileen Hayes: Yes.
Wayne Hayes: Then I have everything I need.
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Crazy Credits

For ALAN J. PAKULA See more »

Connections

Featured in "Anatomy of a Scene: The Clearing" (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Here in My Heart"
Written by Peitor Angell
Performed by Portia Griffin with The Monte Carlo Trio
Courtesy of Frixion Records See more »