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The Ransom of Red Chief
The Ransom of Red Chief
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  2. The Ransom of Red Chief

The Ransom of Red Chief

1959
26m
Comedy
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1959

Runtime

26m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
26m
Aug 16, 1959
Languages
English
Director
Alvin Rakoff
Production
NBC
NBC
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

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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