Hostage (1987): Cast
Hostage is a 1987 action drama directed by Percival Rubens and Hanro Möhr, starring Kevin McCarthy as Col. Tim Shaw, Wings Hauser and Karen Black. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Directors
- Percival Rubens and Hanro Möhr
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Blue Flower Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hostage About?
The premise of Hostage without spoilers.
After a South African nation's leader is jailed, his followers led by Zabo hijack a flight, planning to exchange passengers for his release. They target a plane carrying a religious figure, only to discover Colonel Shaw’s daughter and his grandson—who needs a kidney transplant—are aboard. Shaw’s daughter is the lover of Major Sam Striker, who assembles mercenaries to rescue the hostages.
Hostage Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- hostage
- hijack
- quicksand
- terrorist
- murder
- independent film
Hostage Cast & Characters
Kevin McCarthy leads the cast as Col. Tim Shaw, with Wings Hauser as Maj. Sam Striker and Karen Black as Laura Lawrence. Directed by Percival Rubens and Hanro Möhr; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Percival Rubens
- Co-director Hanro Möhr
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Kevin McCarthy as Col. Tim Shaw - Wings Hauser as Maj. Sam Striker
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Karen Black as Laura Lawrence - Marcel Van Heerden as Hussein
Also Starring in Hostage
· 7 more- Robert Whitehead Harry Stone
- Nancy Locke Nicole Newman
- Clare Marshall Sister Eugenia
- Hyla Marrow Nurse
- Ian Steadman Yamani
- Billy Second Rona
- Iain Winter John Sloan - Pilot
More from Percival Rubens and Hanro Möhr
More films directed by Percival Rubens and Hanro Möhr: Sweet Murder and Survival Zone.
Cars in Hostage
20 cars on screen, including the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood and the Dodge S-Series.
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1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Important role -
Dodge S-Series Important role -
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Important role -
1959 Oldsmobile 98 Important role
Hostage Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “El rehén” and “Colt: Flight 802”.
- Also known as
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- El rehén
- Colt: Flight 802
- Zakładnik
- L’ostatge
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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 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Hostage released?
Hostage was released on October 1, 1987.
Who directed Hostage?
Hostage was directed by Percival Rubens and Hanro Möhr.
More films by Percival Rubens Who is in the cast of Hostage?
Hostage stars Kevin McCarthy as Col. Tim Shaw, Wings Hauser as Maj. Sam Striker and Karen Black as Laura Lawrence, among 11 credited actors.
Does Hostage have a post-credit scene?
No. Hostage has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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