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The Kidnapping of the President

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

1980

1h 54m

Director: George Mendeluk

Writer: Richard Murphy

Overview

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.

Cast

17 people

Photo of William Shatner as Jerry O'Connor

William Shatner

Jerry O'Connor

Photo of Hal Holbrook as President Adam Scott

Hal Holbrook

President Adam Scott

Photo of Van Johnson as Vice President Ethan Richards

Van Johnson

Vice President Ethan Richards

Photo of Ava Gardner as Beth Richards

Ava Gardner

Beth Richards

Photo of Maury Chaykin as Harvey Cannon

Maury Chaykin

Harvey Cannon

Photo of Elizabeth Shepherd as Joan Scott

Elizabeth Shepherd

Joan Scott

Photo of Miguel Fernandes as Roberto Assanti

Miguel Fernandes

Roberto Assanti

Photo of Cindy Girling as Linda Steiner

Cindy Girling

Linda Steiner

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