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The Ransom of Red Chief(1959)
Status: Released
Date: 1959-08-16
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Time: 0h 26m
Overview:
Based upon a famous O. Henry short story, two crooks think they have an opportunity to make a quick buck by kidnapping a rich man's son. Ironically, the hostage takers become the hostages as they pay through the nose becoming the butts of the kid's stunts.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: The Ransom of Red Chief
Top 4 Billed Cast
William Bendix
Bill Driscoll
Russell Collins
Dorset
Hans Conried
Sam Snyder
Teddy Rooney
Johnny
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Based upon a famous O. Henry short story, two crooks think they have an opportunity to make a quick buck by kidnapping a rich man's son. Ironically, the hostage takers become the hostages as they pay through the nose becoming the butts of the kid's stunts.
Release Date
1959-08-16
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