The Kidnapping of the President (1980)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.975 |
Directed By
George Mendeluk
Crew
George Mendeluk
Michael MacLaverty
Richard Murphy
Mike Molloy
Douglas Higgins
Joseph Sefel
Nash the Slash
George Mendeluk
John Ryan
Paul Zaza
TOP CAST
William Shatner
Jerry O'Connor
Hal Holbrook
President Adam Scott
Van Johnson
Vice President Ethan Richards
Ava Gardner
Beth Richards
Maury Chaykin
Harvey Cannon
Elizabeth Shepherd
Joan Scott
Miguel Fernandes
Roberto Assanti
Cindy Girling
Linda Steiner
Michael J. Reynolds
MacKenzie
Gary Reineke
Deitrich
Murray Westgate
Archie Standler
Sully Boyar
FBI Chief
Patrick Brymer
Jesus Freak
Jackie Burroughs
Woman Agent
David Cadiente
Mendoza
Fred Franklyn
Herbert Thurston
Chapelle Jaffe
Valerie Martinelli
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