Proof of Life

Film - 2000 - Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

The story

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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IMDb 6.3 out of 10

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Film · 2000 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Mystery & Thriller

Proof of Life

79% match2h 15m
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Proof of Life hits the based on novel or book and cerebral thread running through your loves.

✦ Based on novel or book · Cerebral
The story

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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IMDb
6.3 / 10
61k votes
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38%
Tomatometer
2.99 / 5
14k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.1 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime2h 15m
Release2000-12-08
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