Hostages
“Right out of Hitler's cracking Fortress Europe”
Synopsis
After the mysterious disappearance of a German soldier from a Prague cafe, the staff and customers are held captive by the Nazis accused of murder and collusion with the Czech resistance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Heym, Lester Cole, Frank Butler
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Hostages
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tuttle
Stefan Heym, Lester Cole, Frank Butler
Victor Young
Victor Milner
Archie Marshek
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tuttle
Director
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Archie Marshek
Editor
Lester Cole
Writer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Frank Butler
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 Hostages
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hostages about?
After the mysterious disappearance of a German soldier from a Prague cafe, the staff and customers are held captive by the Nazis accused of murder and collusion with the Czech resistance.
Who directed Hostages?
Hostages was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who stars in Hostages?
The principal cast of Hostages includes Luise Rainer, Arturo de Córdova, William Bendix, Paul Lukas, Katina Paxinou.
When was Hostages released and how long is it?
Hostages was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Hostages?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hostages was composed by Victor Young.
Is Hostages based on a book or true story?
Hostages is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Heym".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hostages?
Hostages holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).