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The Host

The Host

20205.61h 42m

Overview

A chance opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson, a London banker who risks his bank's money to leave the mundane behind and start a new life. To take advantage, he unwittingly signs up with a Chinese cartel to transport a briefcase to Amsterdam. But all is not as it seems in a city veiled by dark secrets. Fuelled by power players, drugs, seduction and violence, Robert awaits his turn in a deadly game of choice and consequence.

Directed by Andy Newbery
Written by Finola Geraghty, Brendan Bishop, Laurence Lamers
Produced by Zachary Weckstein
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Top Cast

Maryam Hassouni

Maryam Hassouni

Vera Tribbe

Mike Beckingham

Mike Beckingham

Robert Atkinson

Dougie Poynter

Dougie Poynter

Steve Atkinson

Nigel Barber

Nigel Barber

Herbert Summers

Suan-Li Ong

Suan-Li Ong

Jun Hui

Togo Igawa

Togo Igawa

Lau Hoi Ho

Daniël Boissevain

Daniël Boissevain

Albert Tribbe

Tom Wu

Tom Wu

Yong

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Dr. Hobson

Jeroen Krabbé

Jeroen Krabbé

Vera's Father

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About The Host

The Host is a thriller, mystery, crime film released in 2020. Directed by Andy Newbery, it stars Maryam Hassouni, Mike Beckingham, Dougie Poynter. A chance opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson, a London banker who risks his bank's money to leave the mundane behind and start a new life. To take advantage, he unwittingly signs up with a Chinese cartel to transport a briefcase to Amsterdam. But all is not as it seems in a city veiled by dark secrets. Fuelled by power players, drugs, seduction and violence, Robert awaits his turn in a deadly game of choice and consequence.

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