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The Clearing

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The Clearing
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R,1hr 31min
Genres:
Drama,Action
Released:
July 2, 2004
Director:
Pieter Jan Brugge
Distributor:
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Starring:
Robert Redford, Willem Dafoe, Helen Mirren  ...more
Synopsis: Dutch film producer Pieter Jan Brugge makes his directorial debut with the dramatic thriller The Clearing. Affluent executive Wayne Hayes (Robert Redford) and his lovely wife, Eileen (Helen Mirren), live in a beautiful home in Pittsburg. One day, Wayne is kidnapped by disgruntled employee Arnold Mack (Willem Dafoe). He is then held for ransom in a forest. Meanwhile, Eileen is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper. Alessandro Nivola and Melissa Sagemiller star as ... Full Synopsis
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Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
It stays in character, small, human, bitter and sad. Full Review
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60
Mixed or Average Reviews
out of 100
Based on 34 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Robert Redford
Wayne Hayes
Willem Dafoe
Arnold Mack
Helen Mirren
Eileen Hayes
Alessandro Nivola
Tim Hayes
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