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The Ransom of Red Chief

The Ransom of Red Chief

★ 9.0/10•1959•26m•Comedy•TV Movie

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.

Alvin Rakoff · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime26m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 16, 1959

Actors

William Bendix

William Bendix

Bill Driscoll

Russell Collins

Russell Collins

Dorset

Hans Conried

Hans Conried

Sam Snyder

Teddy Rooney

Teddy Rooney

Johnny

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