The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009)

A rich man's daughter is held captive in an abandoned apartment by two former convicts who abducted her and hold her ransom in exchange for her father's money.

Director:

J Blakeson

Writer:

J Blakeson

Stars:

Gemma Arterton, Eddie Marsan, Martin Compston

1 win & 6 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Martin Compston	...	Danny
Eddie Marsan	...	Vic
Gemma Arterton	...	Alice Creed

Storyline

Two criminals, Vic and Danny, kidnap Alice Creed. They fastidiously set-up an apartment building and handcuff Alice to the bed, all in a careful attempt to make sure that she won't escape and they won't get caught. But what do Vic and Danny really want with Alice? And is Alice cunning enough to foil their plans and escape?

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Plot Keywords:

abduction | tied up naked | woman in jeopardy | female tied up | ransom money | 

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent content, pervasive language and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 April 2010 (UK)

Also Known As:

Agoniodis apagogi

Filming Locations:

Douglas, Isle of Man

Box Office

Budget:

$800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£142,324 (United Kingdom), 2 May 2010, Limited Release

Opening Weekend USA:

$40,258, 8 August 2010, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$166,980, 7 November 2010

Company Credits

Production Co:

CinemaNX, Isle of Man Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first word is spoken 5 minutes and 25 seconds into the film. Roughly another 4 minutes pass before the next one is spoken.

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Goofs

At one point before Alice is transported, duct tape is wrapped around the hood over her head. In the next scene the tape is no longer there.

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Quotes

Vic: Wake up Ms. Creed, it's breakfast time!

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Connections

Referenced in Vild med dans: Vals og cha-cha-cha, del 2 (2011)

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Soundtracks

Holy Moly
Written and Performed by Cathy Davey
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Licensed courtesy of EMI Records LTD.

User Reviews

Riveting

This film has to go into my all time top ten which is mighty praise indeed. When you consider there are simply two actors and one actress it is astonishing how this film unveils and has you riveted from the opening sequence to it's conclusion. The characters are believable and I am surprised it hasn't received higher praise. the problem is it probably never got the hype other films less well made receive. Which to an extent is a good thing, because the less you know about the film, the more surprised you will be by it. Great twists and turns and great acting - The basic premise is two guys who met in prison, organise a kidnap of a rich girl and then they carry out the kidnap with alarming precision and professionalism, that the opening 9 minutes has you transfixed. What happens next is pure acting that can make a film great or a film mediocre, in this case GREAT