Butterfly on a Wheel

Lives will be broken

6.4/1020071h 35mReleased

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

Released: Jul 27, 2007

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Pierce Brosnan

Tom Ryan

Maria Bello

Abby Randall

Gerard Butler

Neil Randall

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