Movie: The Kidnapping of the President

Top 10 Billed Cast

William Shatner
William Shatner

Jerry O'Connor

Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook

President Adam Scott

Van Johnson
Van Johnson

Vice President Ethan Richards

Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner

Beth Richards

Maury Chaykin
Maury Chaykin

Harvey Cannon

Elizabeth Shepherd
Elizabeth Shepherd

Joan Scott

Miguel Fernandes
Miguel Fernandes

Roberto Assanti

Cindy Girling
Cindy Girling

Linda Steiner

Michael J. Reynolds
Michael J. Reynolds

MacKenzie

Gary Reineke
Gary Reineke

Deitrich

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1980-08-15

  • Average

    4.6

  • Rating:

    2.3 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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