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The Clearing is a 2004 American thriller drama film and the directorial debut of film producer Pieter Jan Brugge. The film is loosely based on the real life kidnapping of Gerrit Jan Heijn that took place in the Netherlands in 1987. The screenplay was written by Justin Haythe.
- $12.5 million
- Pieter Jan Brugge, Jonah Smith, Palmer West
Jul 2, 2004 · A kidnapping plot becomes a psychological drama as the film explores the characters' motivations and secrets. Robert Redford and Helen Mirren star as a married couple whose marriage is tested by the ordeal.
Jan 2, 2004 · The Clearing is a 2004 thriller starring Robert Redford and Helen Mirren as a couple whose family is targeted by a kidnapper. The movie has low ratings from critics and audiences, who criticize its lack of suspense and emotion.
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- Pieter Jan Brugge
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- Robert Redford
A kidnapped executive's wife tries to negotiate his release with his former employee, who has nothing to lose and everything to gain. The movie explores the couple's marriage, the kidnapper's motives, and the FBI's involvement in a week-long ordeal.
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Jul 2, 2004 · Overview. When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper. Pieter Jan Brugge. Director, Story. Justin Haythe. Screenplay, Story.
