The Kidnapping of the President
1980 · 1h 54m · Drama, Thriller · United States of America, Canada · Rated R (US)
The world's most powerful man in the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorist.
A South American quasi-revolutionary/guerilla/terrorist and a misled, admiring girl compatriot manage to kidnap the U.S. President during a diplomatic visit to Toronto.
Directed by
George MendelukWritten by
Richard Murphy5.8Smart score
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