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Hostage

Hostage

The leader of a South African Nation is imprisoned. His followers, led by Zabo, hijack a plane with the intent to use the passengers as hostages to trade for his release. They select a plane carrying a religious leader to use as their main hostage. They soon learn that they have an added bonus of the daughter and grandson of Colonel Shaw, a bigwig in the country. The grandson all the while has to cope with the dual problems of being hijacked and held hostage while needing a kidney transplant. The hijackers have everything in their favor, except that the colonel's daughter is the sweetheart of Major Sam Striker. Striker puts together a band of mercenaries and sets about freeing the hostages.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Hostage
  • Genres: Drama, Action
  • Release Date: 1987-10-01
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (1 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Blue Flower Productions, Alpine
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2055
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Wings Hauser

Wings Hauser

as Maj. Sam Striker

Karen Black

Karen Black

as Laura Lawrence

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

as Col. Tim Shaw

Nancy Locke

Nancy Locke

as Nicole Newman

Robert Whitehead

Robert Whitehead

as Harry Stone

Billy Second

Billy Second

as Rona

Ian Steadman

Ian Steadman

as Yamani

Marcel Van Heerden

Marcel Van Heerden

as Hussein

Clare Marshall

Clare Marshall

as Sister Eugenia

Iain Winter

Iain Winter

as John Sloan - Pilot

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Keywords

hostagehijackingmurderterrorism

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hostage?

Hostage is a Drama, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1987-10-01.

Who are the main actors in Hostage?

The main cast includes Wings Hauser, Karen Black, Kevin McCarthy, Nancy Locke, Robert Whitehead, .

Where can I watch Hostage online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Hostage is available.

Is Hostage based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Hostage?

Hostage has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 1 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Hostage?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for Hostage?

The soundtrack was composed by Blue Flower Productions, Alpine. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Hostage filmed?

Hostage was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Hostage?

The total runtime of Hostage is 95 minutes.

Is Hostage suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to Hostage?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Hostage.

Does Hostage have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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