The Hostage
1956, English. Directed by Harold Huth.
In this political thriller, set within an unnamed country, revolutionaries try to prevent their leader's execution by kidnapping the president's daughter. A brave hostage pilot, breaks out and heroically saves the girl as the revolutionary leader is killed.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 December 1956
- Written by
- Alfred Shaughnessy
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The Hostage runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is The Hostage on?
The Hostage isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1956. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hostage?
If you liked The Hostage, try Captive, Trapped, Inside Man: Most Wanted.
Who directed The Hostage?
The Hostage (1956) was directed by Harold Huth and stars Ron Randell, Mary Parker, John Bailey.