The Kidnapping of the President
“The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.”
1980•R•1h 54m•4.6•Released
DramaThriller
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
Writer
Richard Murphy
Languages
English
Studio
Crown International Pictures
Cast
William Shatner
Jerry O'Connor
Hal Holbrook
President Adam Scott
Van Johnson
Vice President Ethan Richards
Ava Gardner
Beth Richards
Maury Chaykin
Harvey Cannon
Elizabeth Shepherd
Joan Scott
Miguel Fernandes
Roberto Assanti
Cindy Girling
Linda Steiner
Michael J. Reynolds
MacKenzie
Gary Reineke
Deitrich
Murray Westgate
Archie Standler
Sully Boyar
FBI Chief
Patrick Brymer
Jesus Freak
Jackie Burroughs
Woman Agent
David Cadiente
Mendoza
Production
Company
Crown International Pictures
Company
Sefel Films
Producer
John Ryan
Producer
George Mendeluk
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