Held for Ransom
“They Pay or They Die”
Synopsis
Held for Ransom is a 2000 direct-to-video film about five high-school students that are kidnapped and held for ransom in a remote swamp area in Florida. It was directed and written by Lee Stanley based on the novel by Lois Duncan.
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Held for Ransom
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-02-25
Top Cast
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Dennis Hopper
JD
Zachery Ty Bryan
Glenn Kirkland
Kam Heskin
Jesse McCormick
Jordan Brower
Bruce Kirkland
Randy Spelling
Dexter Martin
Tsianina Joelson
Marianne Donovan
Timothy Bottoms
Fred Donovan
Morgan Fairchild
Mrs. Kirkland
Joan Van Ark
Nancy Donavan
Charlene Amoia
Student #1
John Getz
Mr. Kirkland
Keith MacKechnie
Detective Van Bommel
Debi Mazar
Rita
Mark DeLisle
Rich Kid
Michael Finuoli
Student #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Stanley
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Stanley, Nickolas Perry
- Original Score
- Benjamin Newhouse
- Original Title
- Held for Ransom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Splendid Pictures, Emmett/Furla Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Stanley
Lee Stanley, Nickolas Perry, Lois Duncan
Benjamin Newhouse
Steve Adcock
Danny Saphire
David C. Glasser, George Furla, Adam M. Stone, Scott G. Stone, Tony Cataldo
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Saphire
Editor
Candi Guterres
Production Design
George Furla
Producer
Steve Adcock
Director of Photography
LuEllyn Harper
Costume Design
Lee Stanley
Director
Randall Emmett
Producer
Lee Stanley
Screenplay
Nickolas Perry
Screenplay
Bob Bragg
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Held for Ransom
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What is Held for Ransom about?
Held for Ransom is a 2000 direct-to-video film about five high-school students that are kidnapped and held for ransom in a remote swamp area in Florida. It was directed and written by Lee Stanley based on the novel by Lois Duncan.
Who directed Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom was directed by Lee Stanley.
Who stars in Held for Ransom?
The principal cast of Held for Ransom includes Dennis Hopper, Zachery Ty Bryan, Kam Heskin, Jordan Brower, Randy Spelling.
When was Held for Ransom released and how long is it?
Held for Ransom was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Held for Ransom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Held for Ransom was composed by Benjamin Newhouse.
Is Held for Ransom based on a book or true story?
Held for Ransom is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lois Duncan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).