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The Hostage

The Hostage

Genres

Thriller

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In this political thriller, set within an unnamed country, revolutionaries try to prevent their leader's execution by kidnapping the president's daughter. A brave hostage pilot, breaks out and heroically saves the girl as the revolutionary leader is killed.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

01 December 1956

Country

Cast

Ron Randell

Ron Randell

Bill Trailer

Mary Parker

Mary Parker

Rosa Gonzuelo

John Bailey

John Bailey

Dr. Main

Carl Jaffe

Carl Jaffe

Dr. Pablo Gonzuelo

Anne Blake

Anne Blake

Mrs. Steen

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