Proof of Life
“For her, it's personal. For him, it's a contract.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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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
Diego Trujillo
Eliodoro
Aristóteles Picho
Sandro
Sarahi Echeverria
Cinta
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$62.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.97x
-$2.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Gilroy
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Proof of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Ecuador, United Kingdom, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $62.8M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Bel Air Entertainment, Anvil Films, Grupo Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taylor Hackford
Tony Gilroy
Danny Elfman
Sławomir Idziak
Sheldon Kahn, John Smith
Taylor Hackford, Steven Reuther, Charles Mulvehill, Tony Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
Taylor Hackford
Producer
Charles Mulvehill
Producer
Taylor Hackford
Director
Sławomir Idziak
Director of Photography
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Bruno Rubeo
Production Design
Sheldon Kahn
Editor
John Smith
Editor
Tony Gilroy
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Proof of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Proof of Life about?
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.
Who directed Proof of Life?
Proof of Life was directed by Taylor Hackford.
Who stars in Proof of Life?
The principal cast of Proof of Life includes Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe, David Morse, Pamela Reed, David Caruso.
When was Proof of Life released and how long is it?
Proof of Life was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Proof of Life?
Proof of Life had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $62.8M at the worldwide box office (0.97 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Proof of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Proof of Life was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Proof of Life?
Proof of Life holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).