Hostage for a Day
Synopsis
Harried suburban man Warren Kooey fakes a hostage situation in order to get the money he needs to escape his humdrum life.
Top Cast
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George Wendt
Warren Kooey
John Vernon
V.D. Regan
Robin Duke
Elizabeth Kooey
PJ Torokvei
Ronny
Kathleen Laskey
Jackie
Don Lake
Lieutenant Sneed
Currie Graham
Hondo
John Hemphill
Andre Petrovich
Christopher Templeton
Diane St. Clair
Walter Alza
Ramon
Rick Bennett
Caretaker
Vic Cummings
TV Anchor Paul
Monika Deol
Monica Etheridge
Jack Duffy
SWAT #3
Peter Ferri
Derelict Madman
Dan Gallagher
Security Patrolman
Kathryn Greenwood
SWAT #1
Jennie Lévesque
Girl Diane
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Candy
- Screenplay & Story
- Kari Hildebrand, PJ Torokvei, Robert David Crane
- Original Score
- Ian Thomas
- Original Title
- Hostage for a Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Frostbacks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Candy
Kari Hildebrand, PJ Torokvei, Robert David Crane
Ian Thomas
David Herrington
Department Leadership Roster
John Candy
Director
Kari Hildebrand
Writer
PJ Torokvei
Writer
David Herrington
Director of Photography
Ian Thomas
Original Music Composer
Robert David Crane
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hostage for a Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hostage for a Day about?
Harried suburban man Warren Kooey fakes a hostage situation in order to get the money he needs to escape his humdrum life.
Who directed Hostage for a Day?
Hostage for a Day was directed by John Candy.
Who stars in Hostage for a Day?
The principal cast of Hostage for a Day includes George Wendt, John Vernon, Robin Duke, PJ Torokvei, Kathleen Laskey.
When was Hostage for a Day released and how long is it?
Hostage for a Day was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Hostage for a Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hostage for a Day was composed by Ian Thomas.