The Kidnapping of the President(1980)
The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.
The Kidnapping of the President 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.
The Kidnapping of the President (1980) is a drama and thriller film directed by George Mendeluk, released on August 15, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars William Shatner, Hal Holbrook, Van Johnson and Ava Gardner. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- George Mendeluk
- Writers:
- Richard Murphy, Charles Templeton
- Producers:
- George Mendeluk, John Ryan
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Molloy
- Composer:
- Nash the Slash
- Production:
- Crown International Pictures, Sefel Films
- Status:
- Released
The Kidnapping of the President Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Shatner
as Jerry O'Connor
Hal Holbrook
as President Adam Scott
Van Johnson
as Vice President Ethan Richards
Ava Gardner
as Beth Richards
Maury Chaykin
as Harvey Cannon
Elizabeth Shepherd
as Joan Scott
Miguel Fernandes
as Roberto Assanti
Cindy Girling
as Linda Steiner
Michael J. Reynolds
as MacKenzie
Gary Reineke
as Deitrich
Murray Westgate
as Archie Standler
Sully Boyar
as FBI Chief
Key crew
Directed by George Mendeluk, written by Richard Murphy and Charles Templeton, produced by George Mendeluk and John Ryan.
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The Kidnapping of the President Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Kidnapping of the President – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Kidnapping of the President online?
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The Kidnapping of the President (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Kidnapping of the President?
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The main cast of The Kidnapping of the President (1980) includes William Shatner, Hal Holbrook, Van Johnson, Ava Gardner and Maury Chaykin. The film was directed by George Mendeluk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Kidnapping of the President released?
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The Kidnapping of the President was released on August 15, 1980 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Kidnapping of the President worth watching?
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The Kidnapping of the President (1980) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.