Hostage
Originally released in 1987. Hostage is a drama/action film. directed by Hanro Möhr.
Starring Wings Hauser, Karen Black, and Kevin McCarthy
Synopsis
The leader of a South African Nation is imprisoned. His followers, led by Zabo, hijack a plane with the intent to use the passengers as hostages to trade for his release. They select a plane carrying a religious leader to use as their main hostage. They soon learn that they have an added bonus of the daughter and grandson of Colonel Shaw, a bigwig in the country. The grandson all the while has to cope with the dual problems of being hijacked and held hostage while needing a kidney transplant. The hijackers have everything in their favor, except that the colonel's daughter is the sweetheart of Major Sam Striker. Striker puts together a band of mercenaries and sets about freeing the hostages.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Blue Flower Productions
- Alpine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hostage about?
The leader of a South African Nation is imprisoned. His followers, led by Zabo, hijack a plane with the intent to use the passengers as hostages to trade for his release. They select a plane carryi...
Who directed Hostage?
Hostage was directed by Hanro Möhr.
How long is Hostage?
Hostage has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Hostage released?
Hostage was released on October 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hostage?
The main cast of Hostage includes Wings Hauser, Karen Black, Kevin McCarthy, Nancy Locke, Robert Whitehead.