The Clearing (2004)
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Dutch film producer Pieter Jan Brugge makes his directorial debut with the dramatic thriller The Clearing. Affluent executive Wayne Hayes (Robert Redford) and his lovely wife, Eileen (Helen Mirren), live in a beautiful home in Pittsburg. One day, Wayne is kidnapped by disgruntled employee Arnold Mack (Willem Dafoe). He is then held for ransom in a forest. Meanwhile, Eileen is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper. Alessandro Nivola and Melissa Sagemiller star as the two grown Hayes children. Matt Craven plays FBI Agent Ray Fuller. The Clearing premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, (more)
- Director(s):
- Pieter Jan Brugge
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Clearing
Dutch film producer Pieter Jan Brugge makes his directorial debut with the dramatic thriller The Clearing. Affluent executive Wayne Hayes (Robert Redford) and his lovely wife, Eileen (Helen Mirren), live in a beautiful home in Pittsburg. One day, Wayne is kidnapped by disgruntled employee Arnold Mack (Willem Dafoe). He is then held for ransom in a forest. Meanwhile, Eileen is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper. Alessandro Nivola and Melissa Sagemiller star as the two grown Hayes children. Matt Craven plays FBI Agent Ray Fuller. The Clearing premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 94 mins
Complete Cast of The Clearing
- Robert Redford - Wayne Hayes
- Willem Dafoe - Arnold Mack
- Matt Craven - FBI Agent Ray Fuller
- Wendy Crewson - Louise Miller
- Diana Scarwid - Eva Finch
- Sarah Koskoff
- Helen Mirren - Eileen Hayes
- Alessandro Nivola - Tim Hayes
- Melissa Sagemiller - Jill Hayes
- Larry Pine - Tom Finch
- Elizabeth Ruscio - Cindy Mack
- Director(s):
- Pieter Jan Brugge
- Writer(s):
- Justin Haythe
- Producer(s):
- Pieter Jan Brugge, Jonah Smith, Palmer West
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Mild Violence, Profanity)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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