The Hostage (1998)
Overview
The Hostage is about a gang of high-end thieves who plan to break into a really rich businessman's house, hack into his computer, and download all his money. Ted Prior plays a down-on-his-luck former special forces soldier who signs on with this crew so he can make some quick cash for him and his daughter. Things go wrong, though, and the guys are holed up in the mansion, holding the businessman hostage, while the feds have them under siege outside, led by agent Cynthia Rothrock. Will the thieves get away with the cash?
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.25 |
Directed By
Bryan Todd
Crew
Ken Stipe
David A. Prior
Michael Kelly
Robert J. Kral
D. Scott Lumpkin
Jack Fugett
Bryan Todd
Bryan Todd
Zac Reeder
Gerald I. Wolff
Zac Reeder
TOP CAST
Ted Prior
Ted
Dana Plato
Leslie
Cynthia Rothrock
Agent Rebecca Peters
Paul Hannum
Agent Sparks
Bill Ferrell
Bo
Art James
Bates
William Kerr
Jack
Lanier Edwards
Doc
Robin Joi Brown
Jenna
Bryan Todd
Skeeter
Ron Robbins
Deputy
John Bell
Zeke
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