The Lead
Synopsis
Sasha wants to be a star news reporter but is stuck covering community events at the local TV station. However, when she is kidnapped and held captive, she suddenly becomes the story.
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THE LEAD aka ABDUCTED ON AIR - Trailer (Starring Perrey Reeves)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-15
Top Cast
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Perrey Reeves
Diane Baldwin
Kim Shaw
Sasha Bruder
Gord Rand
Aidan Ferguson
Bruce Dinsmore
Gavin
Kristin Booth
Jocelyn Ferguson
Marc Bendavid
Alex Peterson
Amanda Chiu
Journalist #1 (uncredited)
Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee
Michael Smith
Detective (uncredited)
Nathaly Thibault
Journalist (uncredited)
Melissa Toussaint
Policeman
Noel Burton
Harry Pullamn
Daniel Harroch
Arresting Officer
Maya Fellen
Young Sacha (uncredited)
Karl Farah
Cameraman
Robert Parson
Gord
Rebecca Gibian
Lily Reisman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Gagnon
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Kymlicka
- Original Score
- James Gelfand, Louise Tremblay
- Original Title
- The Lead
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Incendo Productions, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Gagnon
Barbara Kymlicka
James Gelfand, Louise Tremblay
Daniel Villeneuve
Max Chalifoux
Jean Bureau, Ian Whitehead
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Villeneuve
Director of Photography
Anie Fisette
Costume Design
Max Chalifoux
Editor
Ian Whitehead
Producer
Philippe Gagnon
Director
Barbara Kymlicka
Writer
James Gelfand
Original Music Composer
Louise Tremblay
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lead
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What is The Lead about?
Sasha wants to be a star news reporter but is stuck covering community events at the local TV station. However, when she is kidnapped and held captive, she suddenly becomes the story.
Who directed The Lead?
The Lead was directed by Philippe Gagnon.
Who stars in The Lead?
The principal cast of The Lead includes Perrey Reeves, Kim Shaw, Gord Rand, Bruce Dinsmore, Kristin Booth.
When was The Lead released and how long is it?
The Lead was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lead was composed by James Gelfand, Louise Tremblay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lead?
The Lead holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).