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Proof of Life
“For her, it's personal. For him, it's a contract.”
6.2 / 10• 2000• 2h 15m•R• English
ThrillerActionDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Meg Ryan
Alice Bowman
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Taylor Hackford's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Proof of Life is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
