The Kidnapping of the President
The Kidnapping of the President

The Kidnapping of the President (1980)

1980 • 1h 54m • Drama, Thriller • R
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17+•Aug 15, 1980•Canada, USA•1h 54m
Director: George Mendeluk
Language English
NMTW 50% Mixed
2 nominations

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Country: Canada, USA
Age rating: 17+
MPAA rating: R
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Length: 1 h 54 min

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This political thriller follows a mysterious South American leader who engineers the kidnapping of the U.S. President during a diplomatic visit to Toronto. The leader is aided by a determined woman who becomes caught up in their extreme ideology and desperate plan for change. As the world reacts, tense negotiations and dangerous power plays unfold, testing national identities, political tactics, and personal allegiances.

Alternative title: The Kidnapping of the President
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Language: English
Awards: 🏆 2 nominations
Director: George Mendeluk
Type: Movie
Sub-genres: kidnapping politics

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