The Abductors
“TRUE...history's most amazing crime plot taken from the files of the U.S. Secret Service!”
Synopsis
Two men botch the kidnapping of a warden's daughter, then plot to ransom Abraham Lincoln's corpse.
Top Cast
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Victor McLaglen
Tom Muldoon
George Macready
Jack Langley
Gavin Muir
Herbert Evans
Fay Spain
Sue Ellen
Carl Thayler
The Boy
John Morley
Fred Winters
Carlyle Mitchell
Officers of the Law
George Cisar
Officers of the Law
Jason Johnson
Officers of the Law
Pat Lawless
Officers of the Law
James Logan
Officers of the Law
Fintan Meyler
Citizens of Springfield and Chicago
Joseph Hamilton
Secret Service Agent (as Joe Hamilton)
Nolan Leary
Prison Warden
Gene Walker
Secret Serice Agent
Calvin Booth
Citizens of Springfield and Chicago
Cliff Lyons
Secret Service Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Wander
- Original Title
- The Abductors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Regal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew V. McLaglen
Ray Wander
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew V. McLaglen
Director
Ray Wander
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Abductors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Abductors about?
Two men botch the kidnapping of a warden's daughter, then plot to ransom Abraham Lincoln's corpse.
Who directed The Abductors?
The Abductors was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Who stars in The Abductors?
The principal cast of The Abductors includes Victor McLaglen, George Macready, Gavin Muir, Fay Spain, Carl Thayler.
When was The Abductors released and how long is it?
The Abductors was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Abductors?
The Abductors holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).