Hostages Power of Persuasion (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Hostages

Power of Persuasion (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV-14

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Duncan threatens Ellen to convince the President to keep her on as his surgeon ... or else. Plus, Ellen meets Duncan's daughter (LOLA COOK) and gains insight into his life.

Director

Henry Bronchtein

Writers

Alon Aranya (developer) | Jeffrey Nachmanoff (developer) (written by) | Omri Givon (creator: Israeli series 'Hostages') | Rotem Shamir (creator: Israeli series 'Hostages') | Rick Eid (written by)

Producers

Mike Azzolino (as Michael Azzolino) | Henry Bronchtein | Jennifer Schuur | Chaim Sharir | Scott White

Composers

Ben Decter | Jeff Russo

Cinematographer

Christopher LaVasseur (as Chris La Vasseur)

Editor

Philip Carr Neel (as Philip Neel)

Casting Directors

Beth Bowling | Kim Miscia

Production Designer

Vaughan Edwards

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 7, 2013

Release date

Oct 7, 2013 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
33 cast members

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