The Kidnapping of the President 1980
“The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.”
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Topic: Film "The Kidnapping of the President" (1980). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 15, 1980
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Studios
- Crown International Pictures, Sefel Films
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
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Title: The Kidnapping of the President
Year: 1980
Genre: Drama and Thriller
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 54m
Release Date (US): 08/15/1980
Synopsis: 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.
Music: Nash the Slash and Paul Zaza
Cinematography: Mike Molloy
Production Companies: Presidential Films and Sefel Films
Distributor: Crown International Pictures
Other: "The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist." (Tagline/Description)
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“A gripping exploration of drama and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Kidnapping of the President worth watching?
The Kidnapping of the President holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 14 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Kidnapping of the President and when was it released?
The Kidnapping of the President is a feature film with a runtime of 114 minutes. It was released in 1980. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Kidnapping of the President?
The Kidnapping of the President was directed by George Mendeluk.
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