The Hostage (1956)
In this political thriller, set within an unnamed country, revolutionaries try to prevent their leader's execution by kidnapping the president's daughter. A brave hostage pilot, breaks out and heroically saves the girl as the revolutionary leader is killed.
- Date of release
- 1956-12-01
- TMDB
- 6.2 / 10 (4)
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Genres
- Thriller
- Director
- Harold Huth
Casting
- Ron Randell — Bill Trailer
- Mary Parker — Rosa Gonzuelo
- John Bailey — Dr. Main
- Carl Jaffe — Dr. Pablo Gonzuelo
- Anne Blake — Mrs. Steen
Interesting facts
The Hostage is a 1956 British crime film directed by Harold Huth and starring Ron Randell, Mary Parker and John Bailey. It was written by Alfred Shaughnessy.
Production
The film was made at New Elstree Studios. The film's sets were designed by the art director Harry White.
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