Summaries

An American entrepreneur is closing a deal in Saudi Arabia in 1977. After a fallout with his influential Saudi partners, they have him arrested. Due to the US policy of noninterference in SA, the embassy won't help him. He must escape.

Details

Keywords
  • saudi arabia
  • escape
  • american
  • passport
  • working abroad
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
Release date Mar 21, 1998
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Tel Aviv, Israel
Production companies Neufeld Rehme Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 47m
Color Color
Sound mix Ultra Stereo
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

John McDonald, an American trying to build low-cost housing in Saudi Arabia in 1977, is jailed by his Saudi partners, Fazza and Suliman, when the relationship sours. With his passport confiscated and unable to call on the U.S. government for help, he finds unexpected support from Dennis, an American oil businessman working in Saudi Arabia, who helps him make a harrowing escape.

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