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Tappajien verkossa

Original title: The Kidnapping of the President
  • 19801980
  • K-18K-18
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Tappajien verkossa (1980)
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Based on the novel by Charles Templeton, a secret service chief leads a game of cat and mouse when a gang of third-world terrorists kidnap the President.Based on the novel by Charles Templeton, a secret service chief leads a game of cat and mouse when a gang of third-world terrorists kidnap the President.Based on the novel by Charles Templeton, a secret service chief leads a game of cat and mouse when a gang of third-world terrorists kidnap the President.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
505
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
62,503
21,972
  • Director
    • George Mendeluk
  • Writers
    • Richard Murphy(screenplay by)
    • Charles Templeton(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Van Johnson
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  • Director
    • George Mendeluk
  • Writers
    • Richard Murphy(screenplay by)
    • Charles Templeton(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Van Johnson
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    • 10User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Jerry O'Connor
    Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook
    • President Adam Scott
    Van Johnson
    Van Johnson
    • Vice President Ethan Richards
    Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner
    • Beth Richards
    Miguel Fernandes
    Miguel Fernandes
    • Roberto Assanti
    Cindy Girling
    • Linda Steiner
    Elizabeth Shepherd
    Elizabeth Shepherd
    • Joan Scott
    Michael J. Reynolds
    Michael J. Reynolds
    • MacKenzie
    Gary Reineke
    • Deitrich
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Harvey Cannon
    Murray Westgate
    • Archie Standler
    Ken Anderson
    • Willis
    Sully Boyar
    Sully Boyar
    • FBI Chief
    Patrick Brymer
    • Jesus Freak
    Jackie Burroughs
    Jackie Burroughs
    • Woman Agent
    David Cadiente
    • Mendoza
    Bob Collins
    • Police Officer Jack
    Michael Fairman
    Michael Fairman
    • Harrison
    • Director
      • George Mendeluk
    • Writers
      • Richard Murphy(screenplay by)
      • Charles Templeton(based on the book by)
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    • Trivia
      This movie was released five years after its source novel was first published. The novel's original title was "The Hostage". The film is the only theatrical feature based on a story by author Charles Templeton.
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Quotes

      Prime Minister: Alright Mr. O'Connor, if you want the responsibility, proceed. But quietly. Quietly.

    • Connections
      Featured in Terror on Tape (1985)

    User reviews10

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    7/10
    Captain Kirk Saves the President
    I really wanted to hate this movie. William Shatner has played in some real turkeys, 'Big Bad Mama' being a prime example. However, there was something about this film that I really liked. Maybe it was WS looking all natty and noble in his navy blue suit and trench coat. Or the idea of Van Johnson as the vice president, married to Ava Gardner -- oh, what a casting fiasco that was! Or Hal Holbrook being presidential yet once again. Or the fact that this was a Canadian film actually shot on location in Toronto (starring my favorite guy from north-of-the-border). The story wasn't too bad, the acting wasn't too horrible. And did I mention how cute Shatner looked?
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    5
    • momsatrekkie
    • Feb 16, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 1982 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Crown International Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • I mördarnas nät
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto City Hall - 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Presidential Films
      • Sefel Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$3,500,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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