The Kidnapping of the President

A tense political thriller that keeps you on edge with its kidnapping plot and ticking-clock suspense.

Directed by

George Mendeluk

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Starring

William Shatner, Hal Holbrook, Van Johnson

Tagline

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, power, crime, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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