
Trapped(2002)
When their daughter is abducted by experienced kidnappers, the Jennings turn the tables on their seemingly fool-proof plan.


“Every move is a game changer”
A petty robbery spirals into a tense hostage situation after three gunmen hold up a diner that's a front for the mob.

Sean Faris
Nick

Forest Whitaker
Will

Nikki Reed
Amanda

Ray Liotta
Man in the Suit

Michael Chiklis
Derrick

Jonathan Bennett
Aaron

Stephen Lang
Charlie

Marton Csokas
Lieutenant Barnes

Common
Jeff Porter

Jessica Szohr
Bonnie
Pawn is a crime, thriller film released in 2013 exploring themes of hostage, criminal past, hostage negotiator. Directed by David A. Armstrong, it stars Sean Faris, Forest Whitaker, Nikki Reed. A petty robbery spirals into a tense hostage situation after three gunmen hold up a diner that's a front for the mob.
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