Drama ·Thriller · United States of America · 1980 · 1h 54m

The Kidnapping of the President

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Director
George Mendeluk
Cast
William Shatner as Jerry O'Connor Hal Holbrook as President Adam Scott Van Johnson as Vice President Ethan Richards Ava Gardner as Beth Richards Maury Chaykin as Harvey Cannon Elizabeth Shepherd as Joan Scott
Crew
Mike Molloy — Director of Photography Michael MacLaverty — Editor Paul Zaza — Original Music Composer Nash the Slash — Original Music Composer Richard Murphy — Screenplay John Ryan — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
politicskidnapping
Key Collaborators
George Mendeluk Director Mike Molloy Director of Photography Michael MacLaverty Editor Paul Zaza Original Music Composer Nash the Slash Original Music Composer Richard Murphy Screenplay John Ryan Producer George Mendeluk Producer
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