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The Shady Hill Kidnapping

January 12, 1982 0h 59m

Originally released in 1982. The Shady Hill Kidnapping is a comedy/drama film. directed by Paul Bogart. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Garrett Hanf, George Grizzard, and Polly Holliday

Synopsis

John Cheever's wry comedy of errors comes to the screen in this filmed presentation from the Broadway Theatre Archive. An upper-middle-class suburb is turned upside-down by the apparent kidnapping of Toby Wooster (Garrett Hanf). Unaware that the whole thing is a setup, the town swings into action to raise funds to meet the kidnappers' ransom demands. George Grizzard, Polly Holliday, Katharine Balfour and Celeste Holm star.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 12, 1982 44 years ago
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Runtime 0h 59m 59 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Thirteen
  • Broadway Theatre Archive

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shady Hill Kidnapping about?

John Cheever's wry comedy of errors comes to the screen in this filmed presentation from the Broadway Theatre Archive. An upper-middle-class suburb is turned upside-down by the apparent kidnapping ...

Who directed The Shady Hill Kidnapping?

The Shady Hill Kidnapping was directed by Paul Bogart.

How long is The Shady Hill Kidnapping?

The Shady Hill Kidnapping has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).

When was The Shady Hill Kidnapping released?

The Shady Hill Kidnapping was released on January 12, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Shady Hill Kidnapping?

The main cast of The Shady Hill Kidnapping includes Garrett Hanf, George Grizzard, Polly Holliday, David Marshall Grant, Judith Ivey.