The Hostages (1997)

Holidaying in Asia, Australian backpackers Joanne and Richard are hauled off a train and taken as hostages by Cambodian rebels. A ransom demand is made on the Australian Government for their release. The Government refuses to pay. Also kidnapped is French couple Louise and Pierre who are confident a French mining company for whom Pierre works will pay the ransom. When Richard and Pierre are executed, Joanne and Louise know their days are numbered and plan their escape.

Cast (18)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Sophie Lee

Kate

J

Jason Chong

Du Van Hoe

A

Ann Burbrook

Louise

G

Grinspoon

Houseband (uncredited)

Felino Dolloso

Lim

J

Jayne Leslie

Secretary

Y

Yves Stening

Martin

Robert Hughes

Paul

Russell Kiefel

Jim

Linda Cropper

Wendy

Jane Harders

Marcia

Sathischandra Edirisinghe

Monk (as Sathischandra Edirisenghe)

John Gregg

Masters

Michael Craig

Professor

N

Nick Pelomis

Pierre Marchand

J

Jennifer Jarman-Walker

Anne (as Jennifer Jarman)

K

Kell Graham

Truckie

R

Rebecca Hobbs

Judith

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