The Hostage Tower
“1000 feet above Paris, a group of Master Criminals play a game of death.”
Synopsis
A flamboyant master criminal and several specialists stage an audacious scheme to capture the Eiffel Tower and hold as hostage one of its visitors, the U.S. President's mother, while the head of a UN security force tries to stop them.
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Peter Fonda
Mike Graham
Maud Adams
Sabrina Carver
Billy Dee Williams
Clarence Whitlock
Keir Dullea
Mr. Smith
Britt Ekland
Leah
Rachel Roberts
Sonya
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Malcolm Philpott
Celia Johnson
Mrs. Wheeler
Jack Lenoir
Claude
André Oumansky
Pei
Daniel Perche
Tote
Jacques Maury
Poupon
Nicolas Vogel
Ducret
Hubert Noël
Ducret's Aide
Michel Bardinet
Legrain
Lyle Joyce
U.S. Ambassador
René Roussel
General Jaubert
Billy Kearns
General Hornbecker
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1984
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claudio Guzmán
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Carrington
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- The Hostage Tower
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Sandrews, The Jerry Leider Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claudio Guzmán
Robert Carrington, Alistair MacLean
John Scott
Jean Boffety
Marie-Thérèse Boiché, Ronald J. Fagan
Burt Nodella, Peter Snell, Jerry Leider, Simona Benzakein
Department Leadership Roster
Claudio Guzmán
Director
Claudio Guzmán
Production Design
Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
Burt Nodella
Producer
Marie-Thérèse Boiché
Editor
Ronald J. Fagan
Editor
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Robert Carrington
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hostage Tower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hostage Tower about?
A flamboyant master criminal and several specialists stage an audacious scheme to capture the Eiffel Tower and hold as hostage one of its visitors, the U.S. President's mother, while the head of a UN security force tries to stop them.
Who directed The Hostage Tower?
The Hostage Tower was directed by Claudio Guzmán.
Who stars in The Hostage Tower?
The principal cast of The Hostage Tower includes Peter Fonda, Maud Adams, Billy Dee Williams, Keir Dullea, Britt Ekland.
When was The Hostage Tower released and how long is it?
The Hostage Tower was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hostage Tower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hostage Tower was composed by John Scott.
Is The Hostage Tower based on a book or true story?
The Hostage Tower is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alistair MacLean".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hostage Tower?
The Hostage Tower holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).