
The Hostage
1956-12-01 · 80 min · ★ 6.2
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.
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- Harold Huth
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Ron RandellBill Trailer
Mary ParkerRosa Gonzuelo
John BaileyDr. Main
Carl JaffeDr. Pablo Gonzuelo
Anne BlakeMrs. SteenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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