The Hostage
“An Outrageous Kidnapping ... and a town is gripped with FEAR!”
Synopsis
The Hostage is a 1967 Crown International low-budget motion picture starring Don O'Kelly, James Almanzar and Joanne Brown, with Leland Brown, John Carradine, and Harry Dean Stanton. The plot centers on a young boy who becomes a hostage after he is accidentally closed inside a moving van.
Top Cast
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Don Kelly
Bull (as Don O'Kelly)
Harry Dean Stanton
Eddie (as Dean Stanton)
John Carradine
Otis Lovelace
Danny Martins
Davey Cleaves
Ron Hagerthy
Steve Cleaves
Jennifer Lea
Carol Cleaves (as Jenifer Lea)
Ann Doran
Miss Mabry
Raymond Guth
Sam Morton
Shirley O'Hara
Mrs. Primus
Mike McCloskey
Bartender
Dick Spry
Mr. Thomas
Leland Brown
Glenn
Pearl Faessler
Olive
Nora Marlowe
Selma Morton
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russ Doughten
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Laning
- Original Score
- Jaime Mendoza-Nava
- Original Title
- The Hostage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russ Doughten
Robert Laning, Henry Farrell
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Ted V. Mikels
Ron Honthaner, Gary Kurtz
Russ Doughten
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Honthaner
Editor
Russ Doughten
Director
Robert Laning
Screenplay
Ted V. Mikels
Director of Photography
Russ Doughten
Producer
Gary Kurtz
Editor
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Original Music Composer
Ray Storey
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hostage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hostage about?
The Hostage is a 1967 Crown International low-budget motion picture starring Don O'Kelly, James Almanzar and Joanne Brown, with Leland Brown, John Carradine, and Harry Dean Stanton. The plot centers on a young boy who becomes a hostage after he is accidentally closed inside a moving van.
Who directed The Hostage?
The Hostage was directed by Russ Doughten.
Who stars in The Hostage?
The principal cast of The Hostage includes Don Kelly, Harry Dean Stanton, John Carradine, Danny Martins, Ron Hagerthy.
When was The Hostage released and how long is it?
The Hostage was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hostage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hostage was composed by Jaime Mendoza-Nava.
Is The Hostage based on a book or true story?
The Hostage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry Farrell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hostage?
The Hostage holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).