---
title: "Taken Alive"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/taken-alive-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 295943
imdb_id: "tt0168205"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Taken Alive (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/taken-alive-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Taken Alive is a 1994 action and adventure film with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes that received a PG-13 rating in the United States. The plot centers on a secret agent who recruits a local sculptor to help rescue a presidential candidate's kidnapped mistress.

Cultural significance and detailed reception metrics are not documented in the provided sources, though the film is cataloged across major entertainment databases including The Movie Database, Plex, and TV Guide. Its pacing and tone align with mid-1990s action and adventure cinema featuring high-stakes political kidnapping plots.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A secret agent recruits a local sculptor to rescue a kidnapped presidential candidate's mistress."

### Why Watch
- Features a secret agent recruiting a local sculptor.
- Involves rescuing a presidential candidate's kidnapped mistress.
- Runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Specific streaming availability, cultural impact metrics, and cast details beyond the basic synopsis are not provided in the source materials.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1994 action and adventure film rated PG-13 with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #secret-agent, #presidential-kidnapping, #local-sculptor, #action-adventure, #1994-film

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Philip Marcus
- **Networks / Studios**: What's It, C.P. Productions, Franco Columbu Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Franco Columbu** as *Enrico Costa*
- **Barbara Niven** as *Veronica*
- **Robert Ginty** as *Robert Boyd*
- **William Smith** as *L.E.*
- **Frank Stallone Jr.** as *Marty Moretti*
- **Arthur Brunner** as *Arturo*
- **Audrey Brunner** as *Rusty*
- **Nancy Merrill** as *Tina*
- **Van Quattro** as *Eddie Morley*
- **Frankie Thorn** as *Angela Howard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Taken Alive?
Streaming availability details are not provided in the reference sources.

### Q: Is Taken Alive worth watching?
Viewers interested in a 1994 action and adventure story involving a secret agent, a local sculptor, and a kidnapped mistress may find it compelling based on the synopsis.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
Taken Alive is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Taken Alive — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/295943)
- [Taken Alive (1994) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168205/fullcredits/writer)
- [Taken Alive (1994) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/295943-taken-alive/cast)
- [Taken Alive (1994) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/taken-alive/credits)
- [Taken Alive Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/taken-alive/20012178/credits/)

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