The Ransom of Red Chief (1959)

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Released:
1959-08-16

Overview:
Based upon a famous O. Henry short story, two crooks think they have an opportunity to make a quick buck by kidnapping a rich man's son. Ironically, the hostage takers become the hostages as they pay through the nose becoming the butts of the kid's stunts.

Director:
Alvin Rakoff

Runtime:
0h 26min

Genre:
Comedy, TV Movie

  • Cast:
  • William Bendix
    as
    Bill Driscoll
  • Russell Collins
    as
    Dorset
  • Hans Conried
    as
    Sam Snyder
  • Teddy Rooney
    as
    Johnny