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Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (2015)

R  |   |  Action, Crime, Drama  |  6 March 2015 (USA)
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The inside story of the planning, execution, rousing aftermath and ultimate downfall of the kidnappers of beer tycoon Alfred "Freddy" Heineken, which resulted in the largest ransom ever paid for an individual.

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The inside story of the planning, execution, rousing aftermath and ultimate downfall of the kidnappers of beer tycoon Alfred "Freddy" Heineken, which resulted in the largest ransom ever paid for an individual.

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It was the perfect crime until they got way with it.


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Willem Holleeder, played by Sam Worthington, went on to become a kingpin in the Dutch underworld, being held responsible for ordering several contract kills, among which the 2003 assasination of his former best friend and co-kidnapper Cor van Hout (played by Jim Stugess). As of 2015, Holleeder is in custody awaiting trial for many of those contracts, however not in relation to the Cor van Hout case. See more »

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Once Mr Heineken is released, he gives an interview that both kidnappers in Paris are watching. In 1983, French TV was still public and the channels were no more than 3, however the old TV shows a green seven and what's more, the interview with Heineken is in English without subs. See more »

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Freddy Heineken: There are two ways a man can be rich in this world, he can have a lot of money, or he can have a lot of friends. But he cannot have both.
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Fair Take on Famous Abduction
25 June 2015 | by (Alexandria, VA) – See all my reviews

The title says it all: "The Kidnapping of Mr. Heineken." Director Daniel Alfredson's take on the 1982 abduction of the Dutch brewing magnate breaks no new ground. However, the film is engrossing and well paced, despite an evident low-budget European production. Based on real events, the movie depicts a kidnapping that resulted in the largest ransom ever paid for a single individual. Set in Amsterdam, five down-on-their-luck buddies seemingly concoct the abduction and a preliminary bank robbery without a great deal of deep thought or careful planning. Somewhat surprisingly, a man of Heineken's immense wealth is taken easily, and the first-time criminals have beginner's luck all around. However, the ransom payment is dragged out, and tensions erupt among the men.

While Anthony Hopkins plays the small part of Alfred "Freddy" Heineken convincingly, when shackled in a cell, he displays familiar flashes of Hannibal Lector. Although Sam Worthington and Jim Sturgess head the kidnappers, most of the faces are lesser known, but, like Hopkins, all acquit themselves nicely. The film is better than average, and, with a fairly short running time, introduces viewers unfamiliar with the crime to some of the details, despite accusations of inaccuracy. "The Kidnapping of Mr. Heineken" moves fast, is worth a look, and will keep most viewers entertained.


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