The Kidnapping of the President

Aug 15, 1980

1h 54m

★ 4.6

The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.

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.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Crown International Pictures

Sefel Films

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Cast

Jerry O'Connor

William Shatner

President Adam Scott

Hal Holbrook

Vice President Ethan Richards

Van Johnson

Beth Richards

Ava Gardner

Harvey Cannon

Maury Chaykin

Joan Scott

Elizabeth Shepherd

Roberto Assanti

Miguel Fernandes

Linda Steiner

Cindy Girling

MacKenzie

Michael J. Reynolds

Deitrich

Gary Reineke

Archie Standler

Murray Westgate

FBI Chief

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