Hostage(1983)
A living nightmare
Hostage Synopsis
Set in 1980's Australia, this is the true story of a woman whose husband eventually reveals to her that he is an active member of the Nazi party. A real nightmare begins for her.
Hostage (1983) is a drama and thriller film directed by Frank Shields, released on May 3, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Kerry Mack, Ralph Schicha, Gabriella Barraket and Judy Nunn. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Shields
- Writers:
- Ian Barry, Christine Maresch, John Lind
- Producers:
- Frank Shields
- Cinematographer:
- Vincent Monton
- Composer:
- Davood A. Tabrizi
- Production:
- Frontier Films
- Status:
- Released
Hostage (1983) Trailer
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Hostage Videos & Clips
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HOSTAGE Original Trailer [1983]
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Hostage (1983) Roadshow Home Video Australia Trailer
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Hostage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kerry Mack
as Christine Maresch
Ralph Schicha
as Walter Maresch
- Gabriella Barraket
Gabriella Barraket
as Mandy
Judy Nunn
as Mrs. Lewis
- Vic Robins
Vic Robins
as Mr. Lewis
- Doris Goddard
Doris Goddard
as Mrs. Hoffman
- Michael Harrs
Michael Harrs
as John Hoffman
- Clare Binney
Clare Binney
as Freda Hoffman
- Hank Johannes
Hank Johannes
as Wolfgang
- Burt Cooper
Burt Cooper
as Helmut
- Ian Mortimer
Ian Mortimer
as Gary
- Moshe Kedem
Moshe Kedem
as Zaiter
Key crew
Directed by Frank Shields, written by Ian Barry, Christine Maresch and John Lind, produced by Frank Shields.
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Hostage Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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Hostage – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hostage online?
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Hostage (1983) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hostage?
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The main cast of Hostage (1983) includes Kerry Mack, Ralph Schicha, Gabriella Barraket, Judy Nunn and Vic Robins. The film was directed by Frank Shields. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hostage released?
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Hostage was released on May 3, 1983 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Hostage worth watching?
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Hostage (1983) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 13 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.
Is there a trailer for Hostage?
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Yes. The official Hostage trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.