Hostage (1983): Cast
Hostage is a 1983 drama thriller directed by Frank Shields, starring Richard Carter as Smart Aleck, Redmond Phillips and Tony Hughes. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Frank Shields
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Frontier Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hostage About?
The premise of Hostage without spoilers.
Set in 1980s Australia, the film follows a woman whose life unravels when her husband confesses his active involvement with the Nazi party. As his extremist beliefs surface, she confronts a terrifying reality, turning ordinary domestic life into a living nightmare of fear and betrayal.
Hostage Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- neo nazi
- abortion
- 16 year old girl
- german immigrant
- carny
- merry go round
- threatened with a crossbow
- based on real person
- year 1974
- husband wife relationship
- female topless nudity
- bare chested male
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- abusive relationship
- defibrillation
- spousal abuse
- shot in the neck
- sex in a shower
- sex from behind
- sex scene
- smashing a car
- sniper rifle
- held at gunpoint
- rude awakening
- explosion
- forced marriage
- baby
- 1970s
- psychopath
- sadistic husband
- suicide threat
- abused wife
- abusive husband
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- psychological thriller
- twisted love
- erotic thriller
- forced sex
- australia
- bank robbery
- neo nazi group
- neo nazi terror group
- speaking german
- west germany
- fanatic
- nazi salute
- watching archival footage
- husband threatens to kill wife
- exploitation film
- archive footage
- smashing a tv set
Hostage Cast & Characters
Richard Carter leads the cast as Smart Aleck, with Redmond Phillips as Priest and Tony Hughes as Pimp's Mate. Directed by Frank Shields; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Shields
- Richard Carter as Smart Aleck
- Redmond Phillips as Priest
- Tony Hughes as Pimp's Mate
- David Bracks as Gas Station Attendant
Also Starring in Hostage
· 26 more- Laurie Moran Marine Manager
- Ralph Schicha Walter Maresch
- Kerry Mack Christine Maresch
- Lou Brown
- Judy Nunn Mrs. Lewis
- Ian Mortimer Gary
- Burt Cooper Helmut
- John Sheerin
- Benno Sterzenbach
- Tony Blackett Australian Surgeon
- Moshe Kedem Zaiter
- Ian Shrives Pimp in Club
- Maximilian Wolters
- Michael Harrs John Hoffman
- Doris Goddard Mrs. Hoffman
- Clare Binney Freda Hoffman
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- Henk Johannes Wolfgang
- Geoffrey Brown
- Nic Gazzana
- Sal Sharah
- Gabriella Barraket Child
- Vic Robins Mr. Lewis
- Rangi Nikora
- Martin Falk
- Lydia Kreibohm
- Leigh Luxmoore
More from Frank Shields
One more film directed by Frank Shields: Project Alien.
Cars in Hostage
77 cars on screen, including the 1975 BMW 525 E12 and the 1971 Holden Kingswood HQ.
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1975 BMW 525 E12 Important role -
1971 Holden Kingswood HQ Important role -
Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Important role -
1978 Renault 4 Important role
Hostage Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Savage Attraction” and “Hostage: The Story of Christine Maresch”.
- Also known as
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- Savage Attraction
- Hostage: The Story of Christine Maresch
- 人质萨维奇
- Hölle der Gewalt
- 나는 살고 싶다
- Intohimon lunnaat
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Hostage FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hostage, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hostage?
Hostage runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Hostage released?
Hostage was released on May 3, 1983.
Who directed Hostage?
Hostage was directed by Frank Shields.
More films by Frank Shields Who is in the cast of Hostage?
Hostage stars Richard Carter as Smart Aleck, Redmond Phillips as Priest and Tony Hughes as Pimp's Mate, among 30 credited actors.
Does Hostage have a post-credit scene?
No. Hostage has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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