Hostage
Synopsis
Bra Jack and his two underlings, Jabu and Thabi, decide to blackmail a young local businessman by the name of Ben. Their plan is to use one of his warehouses at the harbour to store a shipment of drugs coming in soon. Ben, proving himself an upstanding citizen, refuses to cooperate. This is until his wife, Thuli, is kidnapped by the crooks.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michele Hartslief
- Original Title
- Hostage
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
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What is Hostage about?
Bra Jack and his two underlings, Jabu and Thabi, decide to blackmail a young local businessman by the name of Ben. Their plan is to use one of his warehouses at the harbour to store a shipment of drugs coming in soon. Ben, proving himself an upstanding citizen, refuses to cooperate. This is until his wife, Thuli, is kidnapped by the crooks.
Who directed Hostage?
Hostage was directed by Michele Hartslief.
Who stars in Hostage?
The principal cast of Hostage includes Innocent Gumede, Pepsi Mabizela, Zanele Nyidi.
When was Hostage released and how long is it?
Hostage was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.