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The Kidnapping of the President (1980) - film review

  George Mendeluk Thriller / Action / Dramastars 3
Summary
The Kidnapping of the President is an American thriller film first released in 1980, directed by George Mendeluk.  The film is based on a novel by Charles Templeton and stars William Shatner, Hal Holbrook, Van Johnson, Ava Gardner and Miguel Fernandes.  Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits
  • Director: George Mendeluk
  • Script: Richard Murphy, Charles Templeton (novel)
  • Photo: Mike Molloy
  • Music: Nash the Slash, Paul Zaza
  • Cast: William Shatner (Jerry O’Connor), Hal Holbrook (President Adam Scott), Van Johnson (Vice President Ethan Richards), Ava Gardner (Beth Richards), Miguel Fernandes (Roberto Assanti), Cindy Girling (Linda Steiner), Elizabeth Shepherd (Joan Scott), Michael J. Reynolds (MacKenzie), Gary Reineke (Deitrich), Maury Chaykin (Harvey Cannon), Murray Westgate (Archie Standler), Ken Anderson (Willis), Sully Boyar (FBI Chief), Patrick Brymer (Jesus Freak), Jackie Burroughs (Woman Agent), David Cadiente (Mendoza), Bob Collins (Police Officer Jack), Michael Fairman (Harrison), Buddy Perkins (Garage Attendenant), Fred Franklyn (Herbert Thurston), Chapelle Jaffe (Valerie Martinelli), Michael Kane (Herb Morris), Michael Kirby (Calvin), Paul Larsson (Millerney), William Marquez (Kinsap), Lynda Mason Green (Erica Steiner), William McDonald (Charles Garwin), Mina E. Mina (Jungle Terrorist), Aubert Pallascio (Prime Minister), Steve Pernie (Salino), Virginia Podesser (Prime Minister’s Wife), John Romaine (TV Commemorator), Richard Sargent (Deitrich’s Aide), John Stocker (Herman), Angus White (OPP Officer #1), Wally Bondarenko (OPP Officer #2), Richard Fitzpatrick (Sniper), Paul Hubbard (Sniper), Irving Link (Ganes), Dini Petty (Helicopter Pilot), Elias Zarou (Man in Crowd), Gershon Resnik, Jim Chad (Secret Service Agent), Mack Dolgy (FBI agent), Larry Duran (FBI agent), Michael Ferguson (Arab protester at City Hall), George Hollo (First photographer)
  • Country: Canada / USA
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 114 min
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