The Ransom of Red Chief
1998, English. Directed by Bob Clark.
Two small time crooks. One out of control hostage. Let the fun begin...
Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Ransom of Red Chief is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bob ClarkDirector
- Christopher LloydSam Howard
- Michael JeterBill Driscoll
- Alan RuckAmbrose Dorset
- Kaitlin HopkinsAgnes Dorset
- Brent HinkleyDeputy Muldoon
- Richard RiehleNarrator / Sheriff 'T-Bone' Yankum
- Richard MollFilthy McNasty
- Brad GreenquistStrange Pierre
- Haley Joel OsmentAndy Dorset
- Bob ClarkMr. Hooper
- Sue BugdenMiss Dupa
- Nancy Linehan CharlesTemperance Lady 1
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1998
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The Ransom of Red Chief runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Ransom of Red Chief is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ransom of Red Chief?
If you liked The Ransom of Red Chief, try Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up!, A Flintstones Christmas Carol, The Wind in the Willows.
Who directed The Ransom of Red Chief?
The Ransom of Red Chief (1998) was directed by Bob Clark and stars Christopher Lloyd, Michael Jeter, Alan Ruck.