The Kidnapping of the President
“The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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William Shatner
Jerry O'Connor
Hal Holbrook
President Adam Scott
Van Johnson
Vice President Ethan Richards
Ava Gardner
Beth Richards
Maury Chaykin
Harvey Cannon
Elizabeth Shepherd
Joan Scott
Miguel Fernandes
Roberto Assanti
Cindy Girling
Linda Steiner
Michael J. Reynolds
MacKenzie
Gary Reineke
Deitrich
Murray Westgate
Archie Standler
Sully Boyar
FBI Chief
Patrick Brymer
Jesus Freak
Jackie Burroughs
Woman Agent
David Cadiente
Mendoza
Fred Franklyn
Herbert Thurston
Chapelle Jaffe
Valerie Martinelli
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Mendeluk
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Murphy
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza, Nash the Slash
- Original Title
- The Kidnapping of the President
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Crown International Pictures, Sefel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Mendeluk
Richard Murphy, Charles Templeton
Paul Zaza, Nash the Slash
Mike Molloy
Michael MacLaverty
John Ryan, George Mendeluk, Joseph Sefel
Department Leadership Roster
George Mendeluk
Director
Richard Murphy
Screenplay
Michael MacLaverty
Editor
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
John Ryan
Producer
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
George Mendeluk
Producer
Nash the Slash
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kidnapping of the President
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kidnapping of the President about?
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.
Who directed The Kidnapping of the President?
The Kidnapping of the President was directed by George Mendeluk.
Who stars in The Kidnapping of the President?
The principal cast of The Kidnapping of the President includes William Shatner, Hal Holbrook, Van Johnson, Ava Gardner, Maury Chaykin.
When was The Kidnapping of the President released and how long is it?
The Kidnapping of the President was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kidnapping of the President?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kidnapping of the President was composed by Paul Zaza, Nash the Slash.
Is The Kidnapping of the President based on a book or true story?
The Kidnapping of the President is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Charles Templeton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kidnapping of the President?
The Kidnapping of the President holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).