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The Kidnapping of the President

The Kidnapping of the President

The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.

A South American quasi-revolutionary/guerilla/terrorist and a misled, admiring girl compatriot manage to kidnap the U.S. President during a diplomatic visit to Toronto.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Kidnapping of the President
  • Genres: Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1980-08-15
  • Runtime: 114 minutes
  • Rating: 4.6/10 (12 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Crown International Pictures, Sefel Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.1365
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

William Shatner

William Shatner

as Jerry O'Connor

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

as President Adam Scott

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

as Vice President Ethan Richards

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

as Beth Richards

Maury Chaykin

Maury Chaykin

as Harvey Cannon

Elizabeth Shepherd

Elizabeth Shepherd

as Joan Scott

Miguel Fernandes

Miguel Fernandes

as Roberto Assanti

Cindy Girling

Cindy Girling

as Linda Steiner

Michael J. Reynolds

Michael J. Reynolds

as MacKenzie

Gary Reineke

Gary Reineke

as Deitrich

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Keywords

politicskidnapping

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kidnapping of the President?

The Kidnapping of the President is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1980-08-15.

Who are the main actors in The Kidnapping of the President?

The main cast includes William Shatner, Hal Holbrook, Van Johnson, Ava Gardner, Maury Chaykin, .

Where can I watch The Kidnapping of the President online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Kidnapping of the President is available.

Is The Kidnapping of the President based on a true story?

The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.

What is the IMDb rating of The Kidnapping of the President?

The Kidnapping of the President has an IMDb rating of 4.6/10 based on 12 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Kidnapping of the President?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Kidnapping of the President?

The soundtrack was composed by Crown International Pictures, Sefel Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Kidnapping of the President filmed?

The Kidnapping of the President was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Kidnapping of the President?

The total runtime of The Kidnapping of the President is 114 minutes.

Is The Kidnapping of the President suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Kidnapping of the President?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Kidnapping of the President.

Does The Kidnapping of the President have a post-credit scene?

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