The Hostage Tower(1980)
1000 feet above Paris, a group of Master Criminals play a game of death.
The Hostage Tower Synopsis
A flamboyant master criminal and several specialists stage an audacious scheme to capture the Eiffel Tower and hold as hostage one of its visitors, the U.S. President's mother, while the head of a UN security force tries to stop them.
The Hostage Tower (1980) is a thriller and crime film directed by Claudio Guzmán, released on September 19, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Peter Fonda, Maud Adams, Billy Dee Williams and Keir Dullea. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Claudio Guzmán
- Writers:
- Robert Carrington, Alistair MacLean, Alistair MacLean
- Producers:
- Burt Nodella
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Boffety
- Composer:
- John Scott
- Production:
- Sandrews, The Jerry Leider Company
- Status:
- Released
The Hostage Tower Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Fonda
as Mike Graham
Maud Adams
as Sabrina Carver
Billy Dee Williams
as Clarence Whitlock
Keir Dullea
as Mr. Smith
Britt Ekland
as Leah
Rachel Roberts
as Sonya
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Malcolm Philpott
Celia Johnson
as Mrs. Wheeler
- Jack Lenoir
Jack Lenoir
as Claude
André Oumansky
as Pei
Daniel Perche
as Tote
Jacques Maury
as Poupon
Key crew
Directed by Claudio Guzmán, written by Robert Carrington, Alistair MacLean and Alistair MacLean, produced by Burt Nodella.
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The Hostage Tower Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Hostage Tower – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Hostage Tower?
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The main cast of The Hostage Tower (1980) includes Peter Fonda, Maud Adams, Billy Dee Williams, Keir Dullea and Britt Ekland. The film was directed by Claudio Guzmán. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hostage Tower released?
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The Hostage Tower was released on September 19, 1980 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Hostage Tower worth watching?
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The Hostage Tower (1980) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.