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The Clearing (2004)

R | | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | 16 July 2004 (USA)
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As an executive is held captive by an employee, it's up to his wife to deliver the ransom.

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Tim Hayes
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Jill Hayes
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Louise Miller
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Tom Finch
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Eva Finch
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Agent Kathleen Duggan
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Lane Hayes
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Graciela
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John Dewitt
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After decades of happy marriage and a life surrounded by luxury and wealth, Wayne Hayes, a successful car-rental businessman and his loving wife Eileen, are looking forward to a tranquil and comfortable retirement. However, the dreams of a peaceful life will eventually crumble like a pack of cards, when at gunpoint, Arnold Mack, a disgruntled former employee, will abduct Wayne in broad daylight right in front of his mansion in Pittsburgh. Suddenly, the life of the accomplished entrepreneur and seasoned negotiator rests entirely in the hands of his nervous, yet ruthless kidnapper who has nothing to lose and everything to gain. This is Wayne's most important negotiation in his life, nevertheless, has he the strength to succeed? Written by Nick Riganas

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fbi | ransom | forest | marriage | negotiation | See All (91) »

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One Kidnapping... Three Victims. See more »

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Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Rated R for brief strong language | See all certifications »

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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$618,674, 4 July 2004, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$5,763,875, 10 October 2004
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One of the numbers listed at the top of the ransom note is 814-949-9207, the fax number for Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. See more »

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Wayne's new, white sneakers started looking less new and white, but when Wayne tries to escape and is running through the rain and mud, the sneakers look very white. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Wayne Hayes: Do you love me?
Eileen Hayes: Yes.
Wayne Hayes: Then I have everything I need.
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Referenced in Goedemorgen Nederland: Episode dated 21 October 2004 (2004) See more »

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Here in My Heart
Written by Peitor Angell
Performed by Portia Griffin with The Monte Carlo Trio
Courtesy of Frixion Records
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After all of the negative reviews I read about this movie, it was with reluctance and groaning that I agreed to watch it when my wife picked it out. I fully expected a bomb. What a pleasant surprise. "The Clearing" is, as many have pointed out, a slower moving film. Just because there is no action does not mean a film is bad. "The Clearing" is a drama with two story lines moving along in parallel. There is interesting dialogue building up to an uncertain climax. "The Clearing" held my interest and developed suspense. With an only 90 minute running time, I kept wondering how they were going to wrap everything up. And that is the strength of this movie. It is not formulaic. You will not guess the ending. All of the loose ends in both plot and character development come to a conclusion in the final minutes. All in all, much better than expected and well worth renting. 7/10
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