Restraint

Restraint

Seclusion. Seduction. Survival.

2008•1h 34m•5.9/10

DramaThriller

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.9/10(132)

Two fugitives land in hot water when they take a hostage who poses a threat to their well-being.

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Production

Filmgraphics Entertainment, Australian Film Finance Corporation

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Travis Fimmel

Travis Fimmel

Ron

Teresa Palmer

Teresa Palmer

Dale

Stephen Moyer

Stephen Moyer

Andrew

Philip Holder

Philip Holder

Sgt. Paul Widdens

Margie McCrae

Mrs. Wynott

Peter Davies

Terry Gilmore

Taylor Owyns

Angela (Antique Dealer)

Keith Robinson

Keith Robinson

Mr. Middleton

Nate Jones

Tim (Bank Teller)

Alyssa McClelland

Gabrielle

Patrick Ward

Patrick Ward

Andrew's Father

Joanne Hunt

Joanne Hunt

Constable Blainey

Mike Willesee

Mike Willesee

Sky News Reader #1

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Sky News Reader #2

Fabio Nardo

Joey's Dead Body

Rachel King

Lydia (voice)

Deborah Woodley-Page

Mum (voice)

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