Liam Neeson plays Bryan Mills, a former CIA operative who uses his ‘particular set of skills’ to rescue his daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) after she is kidnapped in Paris. Famke Janssen co-stars as his ex-wife Lenore.
Main cast
- Bryan MillsLiam NeesonMain
- Kim MillsMaggie GraceMain
- Lenore Mills-St. JohnFamke JanssenMain
Supporting cast
- Sam GilroyLeland OrserSupp
- Jean-Claude PitrelOlivier RabourdinSupp
- Stuart St. JohnXander BerkeleySupp
- Mark CaseyJon GriesSupp
- AmandaKatie CassidySupp
Guest & voice
- PatronNabil MassadGuest
- Sheik’s Head of SecurityArben BajraktarajGuest
- Ali (the broker)Michaël Vander-MeirenGuest
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About this cast
Taken is a 2008 action thriller film directed by Pierre Morel. The story follows Bryan Mills, a retired CIA operative, who must track down and rescue his teenage daughter Kim after she is abducted by a human trafficking ring while travelling in Paris. The film stars Liam Neeson in the lead role, with Maggie Grace as his daughter and Famke Janssen as his ex-wife.
FAQs
Who plays Bryan Mills in Taken?
Liam Neeson plays Bryan Mills, the former CIA operative and protagonist of the film.
Who plays Kim Mills in Taken?
Maggie Grace plays Kim Mills, Bryan’s 17-year-old daughter who is kidnapped in Paris.
Who plays Lenore in Taken?
Famke Janssen plays Lenore Mills-St. John, Bryan’s ex-wife and Kim’s mother.
Is Taken a TV series or a film?
Taken is a 2008 film. There is also a 2017 TV series of the same name, but it is a separate prequel with a different cast.
Who directed Taken?
Taken was directed by Pierre Morel, known for his work on District 13 and The Transporter.
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