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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Thriller
Votes2
DirectorBryan Todd
WritersZac Reeder
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Hostage
About The Hostage
The Hostage is about a gang of high-end thieves who plan to break into a really rich businessman's house, hack into his computer, and download all his money. Ted Prior plays a down-on-his-luck former special forces soldier who signs on with this crew so he can make some quick cash for him and his daughter. Things go wrong, though, and the guys are holed up in the mansion, holding the businessman hostage, while the feds have them under siege outside, led by agent Cynthia Rothrock. Will the thieves get away with the cash?
Directed by Bryan Todd, The Hostage leans on a strong ensemble — Ted Prior, Dana Plato, Cynthia Rothrock — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1998.
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