Hostage (1983)
Overview
Set in 1980's Australia, this is the true story of a woman whose husband eventually reveals to her that he is an active member of the Nazi party. A real nightmare begins for her.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.425 |
Directed By
Frank Shields
Crew
Frank Shields
Vincent Monton
Chris Murray
Julian Ellingworth
Greg Bell
Davood A. Tabrizi
Philip McLaren
Bob Allen
Helen Evans
Don Saunders
Marianne Rodwell
Ian Barry
Lloyd James
Helen Brown
Frank Lennon
David Rowe
Frank Shields
Ziggy Golden
Bob Howard
Ian Kenny
Martin O'Neill
Basil Appleby
Kim Anning
Sian Hughes
John Lind
Frank Shields
TOP CAST
Kerry Mack
Christine Maresch
Ralph Schicha
Walter Maresch
Gabriella Barraket
Child
Judy Nunn
Mrs. Lewis
Vic Robins
Mr. Lewis
Doris Goddard
Mrs. Hoffman
Michael Harrs
John Hoffman
Clare Binney
Freda Hoffman
Henk Johannes
Wolfgang
Burt Cooper
Helmut
Ian Mortimer
Gary
Moshe Kedem
Zaiter
Ian Shrives
Pimp in Club
Tony Hughes
Pimp's Mate
Tony Blackett
Australian Surgeon
Laurie Moran
Marine Manager
Redmond Phillips
Priest
David Bracks
Gas Station Attendant
Richard Carter
Smart Aleck
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