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Hostage High (1997): Cast

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Hostage High is a 1997 drama thriller directed by Michael W. Watkins, starring Rick Schroder as Jason Copeland, Sandra Shotwell and Darby Bailey. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Hostage High (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hostage High About?

The premise of Hostage High without spoilers.

A former high school student, Jason Copeland, returns to his school to take his revenge on the teachers for failing him out of school.

Hostage High Themes & Keywords

· 45 tags
  • schoolteacher
  • true crime
  • high school
  • revenge
  • friend
  • surprise
  • hallway
  • panic
  • fright
  • scare
  • fear
  • siege
+33 more
  • danger
  • fury
  • psychotic
  • evil
  • weapon
  • firearm
  • out of control
  • loss of control
  • rampage
  • grudge
  • sadism
  • disturbed person
  • killing
  • homicide
  • murder
  • classmate
  • wrath
  • violence
  • teenage girl
  • teenage boy
  • shotgun
  • shot to death
  • shooting
  • rage
  • death
  • cruelty
  • classroom
  • brutality
  • blood
  • anger
  • hostage
  • gun
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Hostage High Cast & Characters

Rick Schroder leads the cast as Jason Copeland, with Sandra Shotwell as Mimi Copeland and Darby Bailey as Student Hostage. Directed by Michael W. Watkins; 25 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael W. Watkins

More films directed by Michael W. Watkins, best-rated first: Knucklehead, Circle, Semper Fi and Deadlocked.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Hostage High FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hostage High, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hostage High?

Hostage High runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Hostage High released?

Hostage High was released on May 19, 1997.

Who directed Hostage High?

Hostage High was directed by Michael W. Watkins.

More films by Michael W. Watkins

Who is in the cast of Hostage High?

Hostage High stars Rick Schroder as Jason Copeland, Sandra Shotwell as Mimi Copeland and Darby Bailey as Student Hostage, among 25 credited actors.

Does Hostage High have a post-credit scene?

No. Hostage High has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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