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Release Year1976
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime
Votes3
DirectorBruce Lood
WritersBruce Lood, Ruth Peterman
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHeld for Ransom
About Held for Ransom
Kidnapped, blindfolded, transported in the trunk of a car, this is a true story of a Christian woman who experienced the peace and grace through her abduction that only Christ can give.
Directed by Bruce Lood, Held for Ransom leans on a strong ensemble — Scott Wallace, Joe Greco, Wiley Harker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1976.
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