Movie: Otage

Top 3 Billed Cast

François Dragon
François Dragon

l'Otage

Karin Romer
Karin Romer

la voix

Gérard Courant
Gérard Courant

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    Inspired by the detention of Jean-Paul Kauffmann and Michel Seurat in Lebanon, hostages and improbable currency for terrorists...

  • Release Date

    1989-01-01

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    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français
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