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Restraint

Restraint

Seclusion. Seduction. Survival.

20085.91h 34m

Overview

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

Directed by David Denneen
Written by Nick Parsons, Blake Ayshford, Dave Warner
Produced by Mark Lazarus, Anna Fawcett, Todd Fellman
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Top Cast

Travis Fimmel

Travis Fimmel

Ron

Teresa Palmer

Teresa Palmer

Dale

Stephen Moyer

Stephen Moyer

Andrew

Philip Holder

Philip Holder

Sgt. Paul Widdens

M

Margie McCrae

Mrs. Wynott

P

Peter Davies

Terry Gilmore

T

Taylor Owyns

Angela (Antique Dealer)

Keith Robinson

Keith Robinson

Mr. Middleton

N

Nate Jones

Tim (Bank Teller)

A

Alyssa McClelland

Gabrielle

Themes & Keywords

australiarobberychasehostageshotgunlieseductioninvasionknifechampagnesurprisemansioncaptivedrunkabuse

About Restraint

Restraint is a drama, thriller film released in 2008 exploring themes of australia, robbery, chase, hostage, shotgun, lie. Directed by David Denneen, it stars Travis Fimmel, Teresa Palmer, Stephen Moyer. Two fugitives land in hot water when they take a hostage who poses a threat to their well-being.

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