What is the duration of The Ransom of Red Chief?

The duration of The Ransom of Red Chief is 90 mins.

What is the original language of The Ransom of Red Chief?

The original language of The Ransom of Red Chief is English.

Who directed The Ransom of Red Chief?

The Ransom of Red Chief was directed by Bob Clark.

Which studio made The Ransom of Red Chief?

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The Ransom of Red Chief 1998

Q: Does The Ransom of Red Chief have end credit scenes?

The Ransom of Red Chief does not have end credit scenes.

Family

Comedy

Western

Action

Runtime

90 mins

Language

English

Two small‑time crooks, desperate hobos, plot a get‑rich‑quick kidnapping of the hyper‑active nine‑year‑old son of a local banker. Their plan quickly unravels as the mischievous child proves impossible to control, turning the scheme into chaotic comedy. The film adapts O. Henry’s classic story.

Studio

Bob Clark

Director

Does The Ransom of Red Chief have end credit scenes?

No!

The Ransom of Red Chief does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Haley Joel Osment

Andy Dorset

Alan Ruck

Ambrose Dorset

Christopher Lloyd

Sam Howard

Brad Greenquist

Strange Pierre

Michael Jeter

Bill Driscoll

Richard Riehle

Narrator / Sheriff 'T-Bone' Yankum

Richard Moll

Filthy McNasty

Brent Hinkley

Deputy Muldoon

Kaitlin Hopkins

Agnes Dorset

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