Proof of Life(2000)
“For her, it's personal. For him, it's a contract.”
Overview
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.
Director
Taylor Hackford
Studio
Castle Rock Entertainment
Budget
$65M
Revenue
$63M
Cast
Meg Ryan
as Alice Bowman
Russell Crowe
as Terry Thorne
David Morse
as Peter Bowman
Pamela Reed
as Janis Goodman
David Caruso
as Dino
Anthony Heald
as Ted Fellner
Stanley Anderson
as Jerry
Gottfried John
as Eric Kessler
Alun Armstrong
as Wyatt
Michael Kitchen
as Ian Havery
Margo Martindale
as Ivy
Mario Ernesto Sánchez
as Arturo Fernandez
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$65M
Box Office
$63M
Production Companies
Castle Rock Entertainment • Bel Air Entertainment • Anvil Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Proof of Life?▼
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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 and released in 2000. It is a thriller, action, drama film.
How long is Proof of Life?▼
Proof of Life has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
Who stars in Proof of Life?▼
The cast of Proof of Life includes Meg Ryan as Alice Bowman, Russell Crowe as Terry Thorne, David Morse as Peter Bowman, Pamela Reed as Janis Goodman, David Caruso as Dino and more.
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