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The Kidnapping of the President

The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.
Aug 15, 1980 · 1h 54m
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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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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
Directed by George Mendeluk

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Crown International Pictures, Sefel Films
Country
CA, US

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