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Captive (1991): Cast

Captive (1991) movie poster

Captive is a 1991 drama thriller directed by Michael Tuchner, starring Barry Bostwick as Paul Plunk, Joanna Kerns and Stephen E. Miller. It runs 2 hours.

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Captive (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Michael Tuchner
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Captive About?

The premise of Captive without spoilers.

In Oregon’s remote mountains, Paul and Kathy Plunk purchase a quiet motel, hoping for peace. Their calm shatters when two desperate fugitives checking in turn out to be dangerous criminals. The intruders force the couple to empty their bank accounts, then take Paul, Kathy and their baby hostage, plunging the family into a terrifying ordeal.

Captive Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • baby
  • criminal
  • hostage
  • motel
  • baby boy
  • caucasian
  • mother daughter relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • family relationships
  • kidnapping
  • rape
+5 more
  • escape
  • forest
  • shootout
  • terror
  • car
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Cast & crew

Captive Cast & Characters

Barry Bostwick leads the cast as Paul Plunk, with Joanna Kerns as Kathy Plunk and Stephen E. Miller as Trooper. Directed by Michael Tuchner; 22 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Captive

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From the director

More from Michael Tuchner

More films directed by Michael Tuchner: A Place Called Home, Back to the Secret Garden, 30 Years to Life and Hart to Hart: Two Harts in 3/4 Time.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Captive

19 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Aerostar and the 1983 Chevrolet Blazer.

All 19 cars
  • 1989 Ford Aerostar in Captive 1989 Ford Aerostar Main role
  • 1983 Chevrolet Blazer in Captive 1983 Chevrolet Blazer Important role
  • 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Captive 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
  • 1985 GMC C-3500 in Captive 1985 GMC C-3500 Important role

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FAQ

Captive FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Captive, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Captive?

Captive runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Captive released?

Captive was released on October 11, 1991.

Who directed Captive?

Captive was directed by Michael Tuchner.

More films by Michael Tuchner

Who is in the cast of Captive?

Captive stars Barry Bostwick as Paul Plunk, Joanna Kerns as Kathy Plunk and Stephen E. Miller as Trooper, among 22 credited actors.

Does Captive have a post-credit scene?

No. Captive has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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