Restraint (2008): Cast & Plot
Restraint is a 2008 drama thriller directed by David Denneen, starring Teresa Palmer as Dale, Travis Fimmel and Stephen Moyer. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- David Denneen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmgraphics Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Restraint About?
The premise of Restraint without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seclusion. Seduction. Survival. Two fugitives land in hot water when they take a hostage who poses a threat to their well-being.
Restraint Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- ozploitation
- infidelity
- cheating girlfriend
- man tied up
- tied to chair
- bound and gagged
- fiance fiancee relationship
- couple
- young
- female star appears nude
- female topless nudity
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- on the run
- gas station attendant
- hostage
- gas
- gas station
- die hard scenario
- female frontal nudity
- breasts
- sex scene
- clothed male naked female scene
- on the lam
- pet bird
- bird
- australian
- one word title
- captivity
- mansion
- dead body in a car trunk
- double barreled shotgun
- shot to death
- abusive boyfriend
- panties
- coming of age
- patricide
- urination
- shower
- slapped in the face
- chase
- bare chested male
- wanted poster
- vinyl
- video camera
- truck
- tied to a chair
- suffocation
- stabbed in the back
- shotgun
- shot in the chest
Restraint Cast & Characters
Teresa Palmer leads the cast as Dale, with Travis Fimmel as Ron and Stephen Moyer as Andrew. Directed by David Denneen; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Denneen
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Teresa Palmer as Dale -
Travis Fimmel as Ron -
Stephen Moyer as Andrew - Alyssa McClelland as Gabrielle
Also Starring in Restraint
· 13 more- Vanessa Redgrave Sky News Reader #2
- Peter Davies Terry Gilmore
- Keith Robinson Mr. Middleton
- Patrick Ward Andrew's Father
- Rachel King Lydia (voice)
- Philip Holder Sgt. Paul Widdens
- Margie McCrae Mrs. Wynott
- Nate' Jones Tim (Bank Teller)
- Joanne Hunt Constable Blainey
- Deborah Woodley-Page Mum (voice)
- Taylor Owyns Angela (Antique Dealer)
- Fabio Nardo Joey's Dead Body
- Mike Willesee Sky News Reader #1
Restraint Plot Summary
What happens in Restraint from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two fugitives from justice, Dale Teresa Palmer and Ron Travis Fimmel, seize hostages including Andrew Stephen Moyer, an agoraphobic art dealer who might have a dark past, and drag them into a brutal game of survival. From the outset, the trio’s tense arrangement strains under Ron’s volatility as he threatens the art dealer, while Dale tries to keep the situation from spiraling out of control.
Full summary
The whole story of Restraint, scene by scene
Restraint Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Director's Cut | Official Trailer
- Clip Clip
How Well Do You Know Restraint?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What are the names of the two fugitives on the run?
Cars in Restraint
6 cars on screen, including the 2004 Holden Ute VZ and the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121.040.
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2004 Holden Ute VZ Important role -
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121.040 Important role -
2004 Ford Falcon Minor role -
2003 Nissan Patrol Minor role
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Restraint FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Restraint, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Restraint?
Restraint runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Restraint released?
Restraint was released on August 19, 2008.
Who directed Restraint?
Restraint was directed by David Denneen.
Who is in the cast of Restraint?
Restraint stars Teresa Palmer as Dale, Travis Fimmel as Ron and Stephen Moyer as Andrew, among 17 credited actors.
Does Restraint have a post-credit scene?
No. Restraint has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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