Secuestro express (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Secuestro express is a 2005 action thriller directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz, starring Mía Maestro, Jean Paul Leroux and Rubén Blades. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Jakubowicz
- Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Secuestro express About?
The premise of Secuestro express without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young couple’s evening plans take a terrifying turn when they are abducted by three criminals in Caracas. The film follows their desperate struggle for survival as they are taken on a harrowing journey through the city's dangerous underbelly. Facing immense pressure and uncertainty, they must confront their fears and fight to escape the kidnappers' clutches in this suspenseful thriller.
Secuestro express Cast
Mía Maestro leads the cast, with Jean Paul Leroux and Rubén Blades. Directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz.
- Director Jonathan Jakubowicz
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More films directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz, best-rated first: Resistance, Hands of Stone and Soul of a Nation.
Secuestro express Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Secuestro express 48 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Secuestro express Plot Summary
What happens in Secuestro express from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The cinematic journey begins with Carla (Mía Maestro) and Martin (Jean Paul Leroux), a young and affluent couple reveling in the dynamic nightlife of Caracas, Venezuela. Their lives take a drastic turn when they are suddenly kidnapped by three experienced abductors: Trece (Carlos Julio Molina), Budu (Pedro Perez), and Niga (Carlos Madera). These seasoned criminals target unwitting youth to extort significant sums from their wealthy families. Unfortunately, Carla and Martin become the latest victims in a perilous overnight journey through the city’s shadows, all while waiting for a ransom of twenty thousand dollars—a small fortune for a wealthy Caraqueño, yet equivalent to nearly eight years of the Venezuelan minimum wage.
Full summary
The whole story of Secuestro express, scene by scene
Secuestro express Box Office
Secuestro express grossed $1.9 million worldwide. $307,208 came from the US and Canada and $1.6 million (84%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- US & Canada
- $307.2K
- International
- $1.6M
How Well Do You Know Secuestro express?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Secuestro express Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Ammattina kidnappaaja” and “Sequestro Relâmpago”.
- Also known as
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- Ammattina kidnappaaja
- Sequestro Relâmpago
- Ночной экспресс
- 暴力特快
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Secuestro express FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Secuestro express, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Secuestro express?
Secuestro express runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Secuestro express released?
Secuestro express was released on August 5, 2005.
Who directed Secuestro express?
Secuestro express was directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz.
More films by Jonathan Jakubowicz Who is in the cast of Secuestro express?
Secuestro express stars Mía Maestro, Jean Paul Leroux and Rubén Blades.
How much did Secuestro express make at the box office?
Secuestro express grossed $1.9 million worldwide ($307,208 domestic, $1.6 million international).
How is Secuestro express rated?
Secuestro express has 48 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Secuestro express have a post-credit scene?
No. Secuestro express has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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