The Kidnapping of the President (1980)
The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.
1980 · R · 1h 54m · Drama, Thriller
Genres: Drama, Thriller
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.
Director: George Mendeluk
Writers: Richard Murphy
Music by: Paul Zaza, Nash the Slash
Cinematography: Mike Molloy
Editor: Michael MacLaverty
Cast
William Shatner as Jerry O'ConnorHal Holbrook as President Adam ScottVan Johnson as Vice President Ethan RichardsAva Gardner as Beth RichardsMaury Chaykin as Harvey CannonElizabeth Shepherd as Joan ScottMiguel Fernandes as Roberto AssantiCindy Girling as Linda SteinerMichael J. Reynolds as MacKenzieGary Reineke as DeitrichMurray Westgate as Archie StandlerSully Boyar as FBI ChiefMore like this
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