The Kidnapping of the President 43 years old

The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.

The Kidnapping of the President

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.

Credits

The Kidnapping of the President Cast

Name Character
William Shatner He was 49, now 93 years old as Jerry O'Connor
Hal Holbrook He was 55, now 99 years old as President Adam Scott
Ava Gardner She was 57, 67 years old when she died as Beth Richards
Maury Chaykin He was 31, 61 years old when he died as Harvey Cannon
Elizabeth Shepherd She was 44, now 87 years old as Joan Scott
Van Johnson He was 63, 92 years old when he died as Vice President Ethan Richards
Cindy Girling as Linda Steiner
Miguel Fernandes as Roberto Assanti

The Kidnapping of the President Crew

Name Department
Richard Murphy as Screenplay. He was 68 (81) years old when He died Writing
Mike Molloy as Director of Photography. He was 39 (now 83) years old Camera
George Mendeluk as Director. He was 32 (now 76) years old Directing
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The Kidnapping of the President (43 years)

The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.

  • Release day: Friday, August 15, 1980
  • Runtime: 114 minutes