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The Kidnapping of the President (1980)
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15 August 1980 (USA)
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Unthinkable. Improbable. Incredible... but it could happen tomorrow! more
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A South American quasi-revolutionary/guerilla/terrorist and a misled, admiring girl compatriot manage to kidnap the U.S...
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A ho-hum affair, with Shatner in the leading role.
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 |
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114 min
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Revealing mistakes: When the president is first handcuffed and taken hostage, chaos erupts and the people playing crowd extras can clearly be seen laughing and smiling as they are crashing through the barricades.
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Featured in Terror on Tape (1983)
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This movie looked like it was rushed to release for some reason. Definitely not a well made movie. So unbelievable. The scenes where the President (Holbrook) were downtown and walking among the people were a farce. There would not be a chance for the common folk to be within 30 yards of the President in that situation in real life. If it wasn't for the blood and profanity, this was shot like a TV movie. It could have been decent if it was done differently. Holbrook's (President) talents were never realized in this movie. Shatner's acting is okay. The production values in this movie leave a lot to be desired. Overall, I think most people would be better off not wasting time to watch this affair.