Synopsis
Based on a true story, the 1977 kidnapping of a prominent banker grips the nation and turns the abductor into an outlaw folk hero. As the media frenzy peaks, the standoff becomes a spectacle of desperation, defiance and blurred justice, which resonates even today.
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Movie Details
| South Africa Releases: | January 23rd, 2026 (Wide) |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language throughout. (Rating bulletin 2909 (cert #55744), 10/29/2025) |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Keywords: | Hostage, 1970s, Set in Indiana, Venice Film Festival 2025, Kidnap, Crime Thriller, Mental Illness |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |