Restraint (2008)

Released: 2008-08-19 Duration: 1hr 34min

Genres: Drama Thriller

Rating 6.0

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Seclusion. Seduction. Survival.

Overview

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

Production Companies

Filmgraphics Entertainment

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	8.697

Directed By

David Denneen

Crew

Director
David Denneen

Producer
Anna Fawcett

Producer
Mark Lazarus

Director of Photography
Simon Duggan

Production Designer
Bob Hill

Executive Producer
Dan Halsted

Sound Designer
Liam Egan

Casting
Anousha Zarkesh

Producer
Todd Fellman

Executive Producer
David Denneen

Editor
Toby Denneen

Script Editor
Blake Ayshford

Script Editor
Nick Parsons

Music
Elliott Wheeler

Editor
Rodrigo Balart

Associate Producer
Ivana Chubbuck

First Assistant Director
Alan Robinson

Line Producer
Ann Folland

Casting
Heidi Levitt

Costume Designer
Jennifer Sant

Writer
Dave Warner

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