Hostage
“A living nightmare”
Synopsis
Set in 1980's Australia, this is the true story of a woman whose husband eventually reveals to her that he is an active member of the Nazi party. A real nightmare begins for her.
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HOSTAGE Original Trailer [1983]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-16
Top Cast
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Kerry Mack
Christine Maresch
Ralph Schicha
Walter Maresch
Gabriella Barraket
Mandy
Judy Nunn
Mrs. Lewis
Vic Robins
Mr. Lewis
Doris Goddard
Mrs. Hoffman
Michael Harrs
John Hoffman
Clare Binney
Freda Hoffman
Hank Johannes
Wolfgang
Burt Cooper
Helmut
Ian Mortimer
Gary
Moshe Kedem
Zaiter
Ian Shrives
Pimp in Club
Tony Hughes
Pimp's Mate
Tony Blackett
Australian Surgeon
Laurie Moran
Marine Manager
Redmond Phillips
Priest
David Bracks
Gas Station Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Shields
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Shields, John Lind
- Original Score
- Davood A. Tabrizi
- Original Title
- Hostage
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Frontier Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Shields
Frank Shields, John Lind, Ian Barry, Christine Maresch
Davood A. Tabrizi
Vincent Monton
Don Saunders
Frank Shields
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Shields
Director
Vincent Monton
Director of Photography
Don Saunders
Editor
Philip McLaren
Production Design
Frank Lennon
Stunt Coordinator
Frank Shields
Producer
Frank Shields
Screenplay
John Lind
Screenplay
Davood A. Tabrizi
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 Hostage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hostage about?
Set in 1980's Australia, this is the true story of a woman whose husband eventually reveals to her that he is an active member of the Nazi party. A real nightmare begins for her.
Who directed Hostage?
Hostage was directed by Frank Shields.
Who stars in Hostage?
The principal cast of Hostage includes Kerry Mack, Ralph Schicha, Gabriella Barraket, Judy Nunn, Vic Robins.
When was Hostage released and how long is it?
Hostage was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Hostage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hostage was composed by Davood A. Tabrizi.
Is Hostage based on a book or true story?
Hostage is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Christine Maresch".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hostage?
Hostage holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).