The Hostage
L'ostaggio
Synopsis
A young man sentenced to death manages to postpone his execution because of the impending wedding of his poor sister, who is to be married off. His best friend vouches for his return. After taking care of his sister, the young man hurries back, but is delayed by numerous unexpected obstacles. Nevertheless, he continues the journey, determined to join his now-presumably dead friend.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Maggi
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Schiller, Arrigo Frusta
- Original Title
- L'ostaggio
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Società Anonima Ambrosio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Maggi
Friedrich Schiller, Arrigo Frusta
Arturo Ambrosio
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Maggi
Director
Arturo Ambrosio
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hostage
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What is The Hostage about?
A young man sentenced to death manages to postpone his execution because of the impending wedding of his poor sister, who is to be married off. His best friend vouches for his return. After taking care of his sister, the young man hurries back, but is delayed by numerous unexpected obstacles. Nevertheless, he continues the journey, determined to join his now-presumably dead friend.
Who directed The Hostage?
The Hostage was directed by Luigi Maggi.
Who stars in The Hostage?
The principal cast of The Hostage includes Alberto Capozzi, Oreste Grandi, Ercole Vaser, Serafino Vite, Vitale De Stefano.
When was The Hostage released and how long is it?
The Hostage was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 9m.