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The Kidnapping of the President

The Kidnapping of the President

1980·Movie·1h 54m

Drama, Thriller

4.6 / 10 (14 votes)

The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.

A South American quasi-revolutionary/guerilla/terrorist and a misled, admiring girl compatriot manage to kidnap the U.S. President during a diplomatic visit to Toronto.

Directed by
George Mendeluk
Original language
English
Released
15 August 1980

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • 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

  • Maury Chaykin

    Maury Chaykin

    Harvey Cannon

  • Elizabeth Shepherd

    Elizabeth Shepherd

    Joan Scott

  • Miguel Fernandes

    Miguel Fernandes

    Roberto Assanti

  • Cindy Girling

    Cindy Girling

    Linda Steiner

  • Michael J. Reynolds

    Michael J. Reynolds

    MacKenzie

  • Gary Reineke

    Gary Reineke

    Deitrich

  • Murray Westgate

    Murray Westgate

    Archie Standler

  • Sully Boyar

    Sully Boyar

    FBI Chief