Taken

Liam Neeson plays Bryan Mills, a skilled former CIA operative whose daughter is kidnapped while traveling in Paris.

Maggie Grace portrays Kim Mills, the daughter of Bryan Mills who becomes a victim of an international kidnapping.

Leland Orser appears as Sam Gilroy, a close friend and former colleague of Bryan Mills.

Famke Janssen takes on the role of Lenore St John, Bryan's ex-wife and mother of Kim Mills.

Jon Gries plays Mark Casey, another one of Bryan's former CIA colleagues who assists in the background.

David Warshofsky portrays Bernie Harris, a supportive associate of Bryan with expertise in security.

Holly Valance appears as Sheerah, a pop star who is saved by Bryan, leading to a pivotal plot element.

Katie Cassidy plays Amanda, Kim's friend who travels with her to Paris where they are kidnapped.

Xander Berkeley takes on the role of Stuart St John, Lenore's new husband with a strained relationship with Bryan.

Olivier Rabourdin portrays Jean-Claude Pitrel, a French intelligence officer and an acquaintance of Bryan.

Gérard Watkins plays Patrice Saint-Clair, a sinister figure associated with the kidnapping ring.

Marc Amyot appears as a pharmacist, a minor character that interacts with the main character in the film.