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Restraint
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Restraint

Aug 19, 2008
1h 34m
★ 5.9

Seclusion. Seduction. Survival.

Overview

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

Genres

Drama
Thriller

Production Companies

Filmgraphics Entertainment
Australian Film Finance Corporation

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Cast

Travis Fimmel

Ron

Travis Fimmel

Teresa Palmer

Dale

Teresa Palmer

Stephen Moyer

Andrew

Stephen Moyer

Philip Holder

Sgt. Paul Widdens

Philip Holder

Margie McCrae

Mrs. Wynott

Margie McCrae

Peter Davies

Terry Gilmore

Peter Davies

Taylor Owyns

Angela (Antique Dealer)

Taylor Owyns

Keith Robinson

Mr. Middleton

Keith Robinson

Nate Jones

Tim (Bank Teller)

Nate Jones

Alyssa McClelland

Gabrielle

Alyssa McClelland

Patrick Ward

Andrew's Father

Patrick Ward

Joanne Hunt

Constable Blainey

Joanne Hunt