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Butterfly on a Wheel
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Butterfly on a Wheel

2007-07-27 · 95 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A sociopathic kidnapper methodically pushes a desperate pair of parents to their absolute breaking point.

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Directors
Mike Barker
Production companies
Icon Productions, Irish Dreamtime, Infinity Features, Butterfly Productions, Chum Television
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 7,650,000

Top Cast

Pierce BrosnanPierce BrosnanTom Ryan
Maria BelloMaria BelloAbby Randall
Gerard ButlerGerard ButlerNeil Randall
Emma KarwandyEmma KarwandySophie Randall
Claudette MinkClaudette MinkJudy Ryan
Desiree ZurowskiDesiree ZurowskiHelen Schriver
Nicholas LeaNicholas LeaJerry Crane
Peter KeleghanPeter KeleghanKarl Granger
Samantha FerrisSamantha FerrisDiane
Malcolm StewartDave Carver
Callum Keith RennieCallum Keith RennieDet. McGill
Dustin MilliganDustin MilliganMatt Ryan
Julie PatzwaldJulie PatzwaldFemale Teller
Jason McKinnonJason McKinnonFrench Waiter
Kurt EvansKurt EvansMaitre D'
Aaron DouglasAaron DouglasFront Desk Officer
Steven RoySteven RoyBusiness Man

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