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The Captive
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The Captive

2014-09-05 · 112 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Thriller · Crime

Eight years after their daughter Cassandra's abduction tore them apart, an estranged couple discover disturbing clues that indicate that she is still alive.

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Directors
Atom Egoyan
Production companies
The Film Farm, Ego Film Arts
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,075,178

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Ryan ReynoldsRyan ReynoldsMatthew
Mireille EnosMireille EnosTina
Rosario DawsonRosario DawsonNicole
Scott SpeedmanScott SpeedmanJeffrey
Kevin DurandKevin DurandMika
Alexia FastAlexia FastCass
Christine HorneChristine HorneVicky
Bruce GreenwoodBruce GreenwoodVince
Arsinée KhanjianArsinée KhanjianDiane
Brendan GallBrendan GallTeddy
Aaron PooleAaron PooleMike
Jason BlickerJason BlickerSam
Aidan ShipleyAidan ShipleyAlbert
Peyton KennedyPeyton KennedyYoung Cass
Mark GorodnitskyYoung Albert
Paige BarilPaige BarilPaige
Ella BallentineElla BallentineJennifer
William MacDonaldWilliam MacDonaldFrank
Kelsey RuhlKelsey RuhlLinda
Ian MatthewsIan MatthewsWilly

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