Extortion

"How much is your family worth?"

2017 1h 48m EN

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6.1

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6.2

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★6.1TMDB · 329★6.2IMDB · 9,871

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Synopsis

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A doctor desperately tries to save his wife and their 5 year old son after their vacation in the Bahamas takes an unexpected turn.

“How much is your family worth?”

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Cast

Eion Bailey
Kevin Riley
Bethany Joy Lenz
Julie Riley
Mauricio Alemañy
Andy Riley
Barkhad Abdi
Miguel Kaba
Danny Glover
Detective Constable Haagen
Tim Griffin
Chief of Mission Sweeney
Jack Wallace
Lucas
Jorge Cabrera
Jorge

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Phil Volken
Writers: Phil Volken
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 7

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Phil Volken, shot by Helge Gerull. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gad Emile Zeitune. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Brad Wilhite shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Eion Bailey and Bethany Joy Lenz and Mauricio Alemañy carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "How much is your family worth?".

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7 / 7

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IMDB entry: tt2957760 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Phil Volken directs. Helge Gerull behind the camera. Gad Emile Zeitune scores. Brad Wilhite cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Phil Volken, shot by Helge Gerull. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Gad Emile Zeitune. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Brad Wilhite shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Eion Bailey and Bethany Joy Lenz and Mauricio Alemañy carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "How much is your family worth?".
7IMDB entry: tt2957760 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Helge Gerull
Original score: Gad Emile Zeitune
Editing: Brad Wilhite
Production design: Gerardo José Vega
Costume design: Suzanne Krim
Makeup / hair: Rodyloida Ruiz
Sound: Daniele Carli
Stunt coordinator: Luis Raúl Alcocer
Runtime: 108 min · 1h 48m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Extortion (2017)
IMDB rating: 6.2/10 · 9,871 votes
MPAA: R

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glenns662017-08-29
We enjoyed this movie. Parts had us "on the edge of our seats", it was easy to get into. It may not receive any AWARDS - yet is still an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours.

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