The Hostage(1909)
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The Hostage Synopsis
A young man sentenced to death manages to postpone his execution because of the impending wedding of his poor sister, who is to be married off. His best friend vouches for his return. After taking care of his sister, the young man hurries back, but is delayed by numerous unexpected obstacles. Nevertheless, he continues the journey, determined to join his now-presumably dead friend.
The Hostage (1909) is a drama film directed by Luigi Maggi, released on June 1, 1909 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Alberto Capozzi, Oreste Grandi, Ercole Vaser and Serafino Vite.
- Director:
- Luigi Maggi
- Writers:
- Friedrich Schiller, Arrigo Frusta
- Producers:
- Arturo Ambrosio
- Production:
- Società Anonima Ambrosio
- Status:
- Released
The Hostage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alberto Capozzi
- Oreste Grandi
Oreste Grandi
- Ercole Vaser
Ercole Vaser
- Serafino Vite
Serafino Vite
- Vitale De Stefano
Vitale De Stefano
- Mirra Principi
Mirra Principi
- Ernesto Vaser
Ernesto Vaser
- Mario Voller-Buzzi
Mario Voller-Buzzi
Key crew
Directed by Luigi Maggi, written by Friedrich Schiller and Arrigo Frusta, produced by Arturo Ambrosio.
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The Hostage – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Hostage?
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The main cast of The Hostage (1909) includes Alberto Capozzi, Oreste Grandi, Ercole Vaser, Serafino Vite and Vitale De Stefano. The film was directed by Luigi Maggi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hostage released?
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The Hostage was released on June 1, 1909 and runs for 9m.