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The Captives

Vite in ostaggio

Synopsis

During their robbery of a nightclub, Matthias Caruana and Kyle Borg kill the son of the owner. While fleeing from the scene with an accomplice, they have a car accident. All three manage to escape from the vehicle just before it bursts into flames but the stolen money is lost in the fire. Dave McBain is at home secretly having an argument on the phone with someone. When he finishes the call, he leaves the house. Now hunted by the police, the three robbers enter McBain's house and take his wife and children, the six-year-old Thomas and sixteen-year-old Alice, as hostages. While the wound that Matthias suffered during the car accident threatens to upset the balance of power within the criminal gang, thereby allowing Kyle, the most violent of the three, to dominate. Problems begin for the hostages.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lamberto Bava
Screenplay & Story
Alberto Ostini, Stefano Piani
Original Score
Alessandro Molinari
Original Title
Vite in ostaggio
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Latina Pictures, Leader Film Company, RTI - Reti Televisive Italiane

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lamberto Bava

Screenplay & Story

Alberto Ostini, Stefano Piani

Original Score & Music

Alessandro Molinari

Producers

Cristina Pittalis, Cristina Monteverde, Raffaello Monteverde, Carlo Vacca

Department Leadership Roster

Alberto Ostini

Writer

Lamberto Bava

Lamberto Bava

Director

Cristina Pittalis

Producer

Cristina Monteverde

Producer

Raffaello Monteverde

Producer

Stefano Piani

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Captives.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Captives

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Captives about?

During their robbery of a nightclub, Matthias Caruana and Kyle Borg kill the son of the owner. While fleeing from the scene with an accomplice, they have a car accident. All three manage to escape from the vehicle just before it bursts into flames but the stolen money is lost in the fire. Dave McBain is at home secretly having an argument on the phone with someone. When he finishes the call, he leaves the house. Now hunted by the police, the three robbers enter McBain's house and take his wife and children, the six-year-old Thomas and sixteen-year-old Alice, as hostages. While the wound that Matthias suffered during the car accident threatens to upset the balance of power within the criminal gang, thereby allowing Kyle, the most violent of the three, to dominate. Problems begin for the hostages.

Who directed The Captives?

The Captives was directed by Lamberto Bava.

Who stars in The Captives?

The principal cast of The Captives includes Kevin Sorbo, Jane Alexander, Andrea Miglio Risi, Candace Marie, Christoph Hülsen.

When was The Captives released and how long is it?

The Captives was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for The Captives?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Captives was composed by Alessandro Molinari.