The Ransom of Red Chief(1998)
Two small time crooks. One out of control hostage. Let the fun begin...
The Ransom of Red Chief Synopsis
Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.
The Ransom of Red Chief (1998) is a action, comedy, family, tv movie and western film directed by Bob Clark, released on January 1, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Christopher Lloyd, Michael Jeter, Alan Ruck and Kaitlin Hopkins. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Clark
- Writers:
- O. Henry, Ed Naha
- Producers:
- J. Boyce Harman Jr., Ed Naha
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen M. Katz
- Composer:
- Irwin Fisch
- Status:
- Released
The Ransom of Red Chief (1998) Trailer
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The Ransom of Red Chief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Lloyd
as Sam Howard
Michael Jeter
as Bill Driscoll
Alan Ruck
as Ambrose Dorset
Kaitlin Hopkins
as Agnes Dorset
Brent Hinkley
as Deputy Muldoon
Richard Riehle
as Narrator / Sheriff 'T-Bone' Yankum
Richard Moll
as Filthy McNasty
Brad Greenquist
as Strange Pierre
Haley Joel Osment
as Andy Dorset
Bob Clark
as Mr. Hooper
- Sue Bugden
Sue Bugden
as Miss Dupa
Nancy Linehan Charles
as Temperance Lady 1
Key crew
Directed by Bob Clark, written by O. Henry and Ed Naha, produced by J. Boyce Harman Jr. and Ed Naha.
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The Ransom of Red Chief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Ransom of Red Chief – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ransom of Red Chief online?
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The Ransom of Red Chief (1998) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ransom of Red Chief?
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The main cast of The Ransom of Red Chief (1998) includes Christopher Lloyd, Michael Jeter, Alan Ruck, Kaitlin Hopkins and Brent Hinkley. The film was directed by Bob Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ransom of Red Chief released?
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The Ransom of Red Chief was released on January 1, 1998 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Ransom of Red Chief worth watching?
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The Ransom of Red Chief (1998) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ransom of Red Chief?
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Yes. The official The Ransom of Red Chief trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.