Hostage
"I want only young people in the bus. If I get killed, not only my mother should cry. Theirs should cry too..."
Originally released in 2005. Hostage is a crime/drama film. directed by Constantine Giannaris.
Starring Stathis Papadopoulos, Theodora Tzimou, and Yannis Stankoglou
Synopsis
Inspired by the real-life story of a bus hijacking in Northern Greece, HOSTAGE explores the sensitive issue of Greek-Albanian relations through a young Albanian who takes over an intercity bus. Upon hijacking the bus, he takes the seven passengers hostage and demands a ransom of half and million euro, and safe passage to his homeland of Albania. Surrounded by police, the bus trundles towards the Albanian border and the tension mounts until the final harrowing conclusion.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Turkey
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hostage about?
Inspired by the real-life story of a bus hijacking in Northern Greece, HOSTAGE explores the sensitive issue of Greek-Albanian relations through a young Albanian who takes over an intercity bus. Upo...
Who directed Hostage?
Hostage was directed by Constantine Giannaris.
How long is Hostage?
Hostage has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Hostage released?
Hostage was released on March 4, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hostage?
The main cast of Hostage includes Stathis Papadopoulos, Theodora Tzimou, Yannis Stankoglou, Minas Hatzisavvas, Arto Apartian.