Restraint

Restraint

Restraint

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Restraint

"Seclusion. Seduction. Survival."

2008

1h 34m

5.9(130 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

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

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Production Companies

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Travis Fimmel

Ron

Travis Fimmel

Acting

Teresa Palmer

Dale

Teresa Palmer

Acting

Stephen Moyer

Andrew

Stephen Moyer

Acting

Philip Holder

Sgt. Paul Widdens

Philip Holder

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Margie McCrae

Mrs. Wynott

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Peter Davies

Terry Gilmore

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Taylor Owyns

Angela (Antique Dealer)

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Keith Robinson

Mr. Middleton

Keith Robinson

Art

Nate Jones

Tim (Bank Teller)

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Alyssa McClelland

Gabrielle

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Patrick Ward

Andrew's Father

Patrick Ward

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Joanne Hunt

Constable Blainey

Joanne Hunt

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Mike Willesee

Sky News Reader #1

Mike Willesee

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Vanessa Redgrave

Sky News Reader #2

Vanessa Redgrave

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Fabio Nardo

Joey's Dead Body

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Rachel King

Lydia (voice)

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Deborah Woodley-Page

Mum (voice)

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