
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
It was the perfect crime until they got away with it.
Directed by Daniel Alfredson
Produced by uMedia, Splendid Film
A tense, procedural crime thriller based on a high-stakes kidnapping that explores the mechanics and moral weight of a meticulously planned abduction.
The true story of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, the grandson of the founder of the Heineken brewery, and his driver. They were released after a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilders was paid.
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Questions people ask
Is Kidnapping Mr. Heineken one of a kind? No. Less singular than 95% of films.
Is Kidnapping Mr. Heineken scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Kidnapping Mr. Heineken easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Kidnapping Mr. Heineken end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Kidnapping Mr. Heineken violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Kidnapping Mr. Heineken sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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