Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 (1996): Cast
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 is a 1996 thriller directed by Paul Schneider, starring Michael Paul Chan as Harry Kee, María Conchita Alonso and Dennis Boutsikaris. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Paul Schneider
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ABC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 About?
The premise of Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 without spoilers.
In Dade County, Florida, disgruntled taxpayer Harry Kee protests a massive IRS bill by rigging explosives and hijacking a school bus of special‑needs children. Driver Marta Caldwell, a Cuban‑born veteran, protects terrified students and comforts a diabetic teacher’s aide while Kee grows unstable. Police surround the bus, ready to fire if necessary.
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- robber
- terror attack
- terrorism
- violence
- bus chase
- car crash
- african american
- disability
- bomb threat
- police force
- police
- bloody violence
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- gun violence
- death threat
- death
- freeway
- airport
- federal building
- restaurant
- bus crash
- swat team
- bus hijack
- traffic jam
- child abuse
- tackling a child
- female pedal pumping
- school bus
- hijacking
- helicopter
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 Cast & Characters
Michael Paul Chan leads the cast as Harry Kee, with María Conchita Alonso as Marta Caldwell and Dennis Boutsikaris as Frank Caldwell. Directed by Paul Schneider; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Director Paul Schneider
- Michael Paul Chan as Harry Kee
- María Conchita Alonso as Marta Caldwell
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Dennis Boutsikaris as Frank Caldwell - Bruce Weitz as Lt. Dominick Caroselli
Also Starring in Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
· 19 more- Brett Rice Detective Sims
- Nick Corirossi Fernando
- Lee Perkins Police Officer (uncredited)
- Jim R. Coleman Officer Reynolds
- Rus Blackwell Sergeant Gentry
- John Archie Dispatcher
- Emiliano Díez Eduardo Sanchez
- Avis-Marie Barnes Detective Grantham
- Michael Wayne Thomas Detective (uncredited)
- Elizabeth Omilami Glenda Siles
- Marie Debrey Charlotte Stebbins
- Marcy Walker Lt. Kathy Leone
- Mark Conlon Pastor
- Leesa Castaneda Juanita Sanchez
- Cristina Karman Carlotta Arguello
- Christian Robles Roberto
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- Kristin Guise Katie Stebbins
- Josh Bogrow Jimmy
- Tony Sago Lieutenant (uncredited)
More from Paul Schneider
More films directed by Paul Schneider: A Holiday I Do, Just Another Dream, Perfectly Prudence and Behind the Wall.
Cars in Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
40 cars on screen, including the 1975 International Harvester Loadstar and the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1975 International Harvester Loadstar Featured role -
1990 Chevrolet Caprice Main role -
1990 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
American LaFrance Century Series Minor role
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Terror inesperado” and “Détournement du bus CX-17”.
- Also known as
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- Terror inesperado
- Détournement du bus CX-17
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Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17?
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 released?
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 was released on September 13, 1996.
Who directed Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17?
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 was directed by Paul Schneider.
More films by Paul Schneider Who is in the cast of Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17?
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 stars Michael Paul Chan as Harry Kee, María Conchita Alonso as Marta Caldwell and Dennis Boutsikaris as Frank Caldwell, among 23 credited actors.
Does Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 have a post-credit scene?
No. Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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