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Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
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  2. Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17

1996
1h 31m
Thriller
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1996

Runtime

1h 31m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Buy

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Storyline

In Dade County, Florida, disgruntled taxpayer Harry Kee angrily protests a huge IRS bill by wiring up a box of explosives and hijacking a school bus full of special-needs children. Although the kids are terrified, Marta Caldwell, the bus' Cuban-born driver, remains calm and collected throughout the ordeal, not only helping her charges survive the crisis, but also providing comfort and support to a teacher's aide on the verge of a diabetic seizure. But while Marta keeps her head about her, the kidnapper grows more and more unhinged, and the police surround the hijacked bus, ready to shoot to kill if necessary.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Sep 13, 1996
Languages
English
Director
Paul Schneider
Paul Schneider
Production
ABC
ABC
Columbia TriStar Television
Columbia TriStar Television
Katie Face Productions
Katie Face Productions
Oasis Entertainment Inc.
Oasis Entertainment Inc.
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

23 Cast Members

María Conchita Alonso

María Conchita Alonso

Marta Caldwell

Marcy Walker

Marcy Walker

Lt. Kathy Leone

Michael Paul Chan

Michael Paul Chan

Harry Kee

Leesa Castaneda

Juanita Sanchez

Dennis Boutsikaris

Dennis Boutsikaris

Frank Caldwell

Bruce Weitz

Bruce Weitz

Lt. Dominick Caroselli

Elizabeth Omilami

Elizabeth Omilami

Glenda Siles

Cristina Karman

Carlotta Arguello

Avis-Marie Barnes

Avis-Marie Barnes

Detective Grantham

Brett Rice

Brett Rice

Detective Sims

Rus Blackwell

Rus Blackwell

Sergeant Gentry

Jim R. Coleman

Jim R. Coleman

Officer Reynolds

John Archie

Dispatcher

Emiliano Díez

Emiliano Díez

Eduardo Sanchez

Mark Conlon

Pastor

Marie Debrey

Charlotte Stebbins

Christian Robles

Christian Robles

Roberto

Kristin Guise

Katie Stebbins

Josh Bogrow

Jimmy

Nick Corirossi

Nick Corirossi

Fernando

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