The Ransom of Red Chief
“Two small time crooks. One out of control hostage. Let the fun begin...”
Synopsis
Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.
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The Ransom of Red Chief - Original Trailer - Kidnapping
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-15
Top Cast
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Christopher Lloyd
Sam Howard
Michael Jeter
Bill Driscoll
Alan Ruck
Ambrose Dorset
Kaitlin Hopkins
Agnes Dorset
Brent Hinkley
Deputy Muldoon
Richard Riehle
Narrator / Sheriff 'T-Bone' Yankum
Richard Moll
Filthy McNasty
Brad Greenquist
Strange Pierre
Haley Joel Osment
Andy Dorset
Bob Clark
Mr. Hooper
Sue Bugden
Miss Dupa
Nancy Linehan Charles
Temperance Lady 1
Mary Linda Phillips
Temperance Lady 2
Nicole Kranidas
Temperance Lady 3
Al Mancini
Assayer
Robert Dickman
Second Town Man 1
Tim Farmer
Second Town Man 2
Melissa Bickerton
Woman Stranger
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Naha, O. Henry
- Original Score
- Irwin Fisch
- Original Title
- The Ransom of Red Chief
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Clark
Ed Naha, O. Henry
Irwin Fisch
Stephen M. Katz
Stan Cole
Ed Naha, Robert Halmi Jr., J. Boyce Harman Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Cole
Editor
Lynette Bernay
Costume Design
Ed Naha
Producer
J. Boyce Harman Jr.
Producer
Guy Barnes
Production Design
Bob Clark
Director
Irwin Fisch
Original Music Composer
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ransom of Red Chief
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What is The Ransom of Red Chief about?
Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.
Who directed The Ransom of Red Chief?
The Ransom of Red Chief was directed by Bob Clark.
Who stars in The Ransom of Red Chief?
The principal cast of The Ransom of Red Chief includes Christopher Lloyd, Michael Jeter, Alan Ruck, Kaitlin Hopkins, Brent Hinkley.
When was The Ransom of Red Chief released and how long is it?
The Ransom of Red Chief was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ransom of Red Chief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ransom of Red Chief was composed by Irwin Fisch.