Movie: The Hostage

Top 5 Billed 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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    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.

  • Release Date

    1956-12-01

  • Average

    5.7

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