The Hostages
The Hostages
1997, English. Directed by Catherine Millar.
Holidaying in Asia, Australian backpackers Joanne and Richard are hauled off a train and taken as hostages by Cambodian rebels. A ransom demand is made on the Australian Government for their release. The Government refuses to pay. Also kidnapped is French couple Louise and Pierre who are confident a French mining company for whom Pierre works will pay the ransom. When Richard and Pierre are executed, Joanne and Louise know their days are numbered and plan their escape.
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- Released
- 1 January 1997
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- Australia
- Written by
- Peter Yeldham
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The Hostages isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1997. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Hostages?
The Hostages (1997) was directed by Catherine Millar and stars Sophie Lee, Jason Chong, Ann Burbrook.