Escape: Human Cargo(1998)
Seperated from his country and family, John McDonald has one purpose... Getting Home.
An American entrepreneur is closing a deal in Saudi Arabia in 1977. After a fallout with his influential Saudi partners, they have him arrested. Due to the US policy of noninterference in SA, the embassy won't help him. He must escape.
Movie: Escape: Human Cargo
Top 10 Billed Cast
John McDonald
Dennis McNatt
Suliman Nasir Rasi
Sheik Abdulla Fazza
Pinder
Khalid
Pat
Marilyn
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An American entrepreneur is closing a deal in Saudi Arabia in 1977. After a fallout with his influential Saudi partners, they have him arrested. Due to the US policy of noninterference in SA, the embassy won't help him. He must escape.
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1998-03-22
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Seperated from his country and family, John McDonald has one purpose... Getting Home.
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