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The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist. - The Kidnapping of the President
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Title: The Kidnapping of the President

Release Date: 15 Aug 1980

Runtime: 1h 54m

Genre: Drama, Adventure

Director: Crown International Pictures, Sefel Films

Production Companies: Crown International Pictures, Sefel Films

Overview: A South American quasi-revolutionary/guerilla/terrorist and a misled, admiring girl compatriot manage to kidnap the U.S. President during a diplomatic visit to Toronto.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 4.6 (12 votes)

Cast

  • Jerry O'Connor: William Shatner
  • President Adam Scott: Hal Holbrook
  • Vice President Ethan Richards: Van Johnson
  • Beth Richards: Ava Gardner
  • Harvey Cannon: Maury Chaykin
  • Joan Scott: Elizabeth Shepherd
  • Roberto Assanti: Miguel Fernandes
  • Linda Steiner: Cindy Girling
  • MacKenzie: Michael J. Reynolds
  • Deitrich: Gary Reineke
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