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    Hostages

    Power of Persuasion

    • Episode aired Oct 7, 2013
    • TV-14TV-14
    • 43min
    IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
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    Hostages (2013)
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    Duncan threatens Ellen to convince the President to keep her on as his surgeon ... or else. Plus, Ellen meets Duncan's daughter (LOLA COOK) and gains insight into his life.Duncan threatens Ellen to convince the President to keep her on as his surgeon ... or else. Plus, Ellen meets Duncan's daughter (LOLA COOK) and gains insight into his life.Duncan threatens Ellen to convince the President to keep her on as his surgeon ... or else. Plus, Ellen meets Duncan's daughter (LOLA COOK) and gains insight into his life.

    IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Henry Bronchtein
    • Writers
      • Alon Aranya
      • Jeffrey Nachmanoff
      • Omri Givon(creator: Israeli series 'Hostages')
    • Stars
      • Toni Collette
      • Tate Donovan
      • Rhys Coiro
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    • Director
      • Henry Bronchtein
    • Writers
      • Alon Aranya
      • Jeffrey Nachmanoff
      • Omri Givon(creator: Israeli series 'Hostages')
    • Stars
      • Toni Collette
      • Tate Donovan
      • Rhys Coiro
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    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Dr. Ellen Sandersas Dr. Ellen Sanders
    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Brian Sandersas Brian Sanders
    Rhys Coiro
    Rhys Coiro
    • Kramer Dalyas Kramer Daly
    Sandrine Holt
    Sandrine Holt
    • Sandrineas Sandrine
    Billy Brown
    Billy Brown
    • Archer Petitas Archer Petit
    Quinn Shephard
    Quinn Shephard
    • Morgan Sandersas Morgan Sanders
    Mateus Ward
    Mateus Ward
    • Jake Sandersas Jake Sanders
    James Naughton
    James Naughton
    • President Paul Kincaidas President Paul Kincaid
    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Duncan Carlisleas Duncan Carlisle
    Hilarie Burton
    Hilarie Burton
    • Samanthaas Samantha
    Jeremy Bobb
    Jeremy Bobb
    • Quentin Creasyas Quentin Creasy
    Paul Calderon
    Paul Calderon
    • Stan Hoffmanas Stan Hoffman
    Larry Pine
    Larry Pine
    • Burton Delaneyas Burton Delaney
    Alexander Cendese
    Alexander Cendese
    • Nicoas Nico
    Ali Reza
    Ali Reza
    • Dr. Jim Milleras Dr. Jim Miller
    • (as Ali Farahnakian)
    Napiera Groves
    Napiera Groves
    • Press Secretaryas Press Secretary
    Bhavesh Patel
    Bhavesh Patel
    • Journalistas Journalist
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    • Mary Kincaidas Mary Kincaid
    • Director
      • Henry Bronchtein
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      • Alon Aranya
      • Jeffrey Nachmanoff
      • Omri Givon(creator: Israeli series 'Hostages')
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    Duncan threatens Ellen to convince the President to keep her on as his surgeon ... or else. Plus, Ellen meets Duncan's daughter (LOLA COOK) and gains insight into his life.
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      When the sniper is aiming at Carlisle his weapon changes from a Nemesis Arms Vanquish to a Remington 700 and back again.

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Jerry Bruckheimer Television
      • Nana 10
      • Warner Bros. Television
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      • 16:9 HD

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