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Kidnapping Mr. Heineken

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken

Drama · Action · Crime · 2015

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.

Movie details

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken

“It was the perfect crime until they got away with it.”

2015 Drama · Action · Crime 1h 35m

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6.0 / 10

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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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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Daniel Alfredson

Written by

William Brookfield

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Freddy Heineken

Jim Sturgess

Jim Sturgess

Cor Van Hout

Sam Worthington

Sam Worthington

Willem Holleeder

Ryan Kwanten

Ryan Kwanten

Jan 'Cat' Boellard

Mark van Eeuwen

Mark van Eeuwen

Frans 'Spikes' Meijer

Thomas Cocquerel

Thomas Cocquerel

Martin 'Brakes' Erkamps

Jemima West

Jemima West

Sonja Holleeder

Court is in session

Put Kidnapping Mr. Heineken on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.