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The Ransom of Red Chief

1959 Comedy, TV Movie ·
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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.

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Movie Score

100%

Released

August 16, 1959,

Director

Alvin Rakoff

Cast

William Bendix, Russell Collins, Hans Conried, Teddy Rooney

Genre

Comedy, TV Movie

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