Proof of Life
“For her, it's personal. For him, it's a contract.”
2000•R•2h 15m•6.1•Released
ThrillerActionDrama
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.
Director
Taylor Hackford
Writer
Tony Gilroy
Budget
$65M
Revenue
$63M
Languages
English, Spanish
Studio
Castle Rock Entertainment
Cast
Meg Ryan
Alice Bowman
Russell Crowe
Terry Thorne
David Morse
Peter Bowman
Pamela Reed
Janis Goodman
David Caruso
Dino
Anthony Heald
Ted Fellner
Stanley Anderson
Jerry
Gottfried John
Eric Kessler
Alun Armstrong
Wyatt
Michael Kitchen
Ian Havery
Margo Martindale
Ivy
Mario Ernesto Sánchez
Arturo Fernandez
Pietro Sibille
Juaco
Vicky Hernández
Maria
Norma Martínez
Norma
Production
Company
Castle Rock Entertainment
Company
Bel Air Entertainment
Company
Anvil Films
Company
Grupo Cine
Producer
Taylor Hackford
Producer
Charles Mulvehill
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