Hostage

A British journalist kidnapped in Beirut, he endure s captivity and forms a bond with fellow hostage Brian Keenan. He remains determined to cope under harsh conditions and to maintain contact with the outside world. He is eventually released and returns to the United Kingdom, accompanied by Jill Morrell.

An Irish lecturer kidnapped in Beirut who shares a cell with Rennie, forging a close friendship under brutal conditions. His sisters and family actively press for his freedom, adding pressure on officials and the public through advocacy. He is eventually released.

An American hostage held in a separate cell, later moving within the same facility. He receives visits from Terry Waite and becomes part of the hostage group that learns to endure together.

Another American hostage whose captivity forms part of the shared ordeal among the group. He endures with the others, contributing to the collective resilience within the shelter-like cells.

A fellow captive whose presence underscores the personal toll of the crisis. His interactions with other hostages show the human dimension of fear and endurance while awaiting release.

Anderson’s sister who works with American officials to seek information about her brother and the other hostages, embodying the international effort to track and publicize the crisis.

A clergyman who visits the captives and provides rare moments of communication and hope. His involvement brings a humanitarian dimension to the crisis and personal connection to the hostages.

A journalist and partner of McCarthy who seeks guidance from officials and pushes media channels to publicize the plight, contributing to the international pressure surrounding the hostages.