Film
The Kidnapping of the President
1980· R· 1h 54m· Drama· Thriller
“The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.”
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.
1980-08-15
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Key Crew
DirectorGeorge Mendeluk
ScreenplayRichard Murphy
ProducerGeorge Mendeluk
Director of PhotographyMike Molloy
Original Music ComposerNash the Slash
EditorMichael MacLaverty
Full cast & crew (17 cast · 15 crew)
Details
Released1980-08-15
Runtime1h 54m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosCrown International Pictures · Sefel Films
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America · Canada
Rating4.8/10 · 13 votes
Original languageen
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