The Kidnapping of the President (1980) (original) (raw)

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Directed by George Mendeluk

The Kidnapping

of the President 1980

R

114 MIN

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The Kidnapping of the President

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Release date United States Aug 15, 1980Canada Sep 19, 1980Finland May 28, 1982Hungary Dec 16, 1982Norway Oct 09, 1981All release dates United States Aug 15, 1980Canada Sep 19, 1980Finland May 28, 1982Hungary Dec 16, 1982Norway Oct 09, 1981Portugal Oct 15, 1981Collapse
Country Canada
Language English
Runtime 114 min
Rated R
Technical details 1.85:1

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During a visit to Toronto, the USA president is abducted by a crazed South American terrorist and held captive in an armored truck wired with explosives. A relentless secret service agent tries to rescue the president before midnight when the truck will detonate.

During a visit to Toronto, the USA president is abducted by a crazed South American terrorist and held captive in an armored truck wired with explosives. A relentless secret service agent tries to rescue the president before midnight when the truck will detonate. (less)

Director: George Mendeluk
Writer: Richard Murphy
Starring: William Shatner, Hal Holbrook, Van Johnson, Ava Gardner, Cindy Girling, Elizabeth Shepherd
Producer: George Mendeluk

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