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Abduction of Innocence
Teenager, Clare Steves, is kidnapped by an old boyfriend, Eddie Spencer, who demands $250,000. The ransom is paid and Clare is released, but when the kidnapers are caught, they claim that the whole scheme was Clare's idea as a way to punish her father. She denies it and is put on trial.
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Plot Summary
A devoted mother finds her life turned upside down when her teenage daughter is abducted by a radical militia group. As she desperately searches for her daughter, she uncovers a dark conspiracy involving powerful figures and must fight to save her child and expose the truth.
Critical Reception
Abduction of Innocence received mixed reviews, with critics often pointing to its tense, albeit sometimes predictable, thriller elements and the performances of its cast, particularly Jacqueline Bisset. While some praised its exploration of parental desperation, others found the plot convoluted and the resolution unsatisfying.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful moments and Bisset's committed performance.
Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.
The film's exploration of a mother's fight for her child is a central theme.
Google audience: Audience reception for Abduction of Innocence is not widely documented on Google. However, available commentary suggests viewers found the movie to be an engaging, albeit standard, thriller with a strong central performance.
Fun Fact
G. Gordon Liddy, known for his role in the Watergate scandal, plays a significant supporting role as the leader of the militia group, adding a layer of real-world intrigue to his character.
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