The Kidnapping of the President
The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
114 min
Release Date
1980-08-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
12
Vote Average
4.6
William Shatner
Jerry O'Connor
Hal Holbrook
President Adam Scott
Van Johnson
Vice President Ethan Richards
Ava Gardner
Beth Richards
Maury Chaykin
Harvey Cannon
Elizabeth Shepherd
Joan Scott
Miguel Fernandes
Roberto Assanti
Cindy Girling
Linda Steiner
Michael J. Reynolds
MacKenzie
Gary Reineke
Deitrich
Murray Westgate
Archie Standler
Sully Boyar
FBI Chief
Patrick Brymer
Jesus Freak
Jackie Burroughs
Woman Agent
David Cadiente
Mendoza
Fred Franklyn
Herbert Thurston
Chapelle Jaffe
Valerie Martinelli
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