
My Kidnapper, My Love
1980, English. Directed by Sam Wanamaker.
Small-time crook Rooney cons his crippled brother, a street-wise news vendor, into snatching a wealthy, emotionally-disturbed runaway to extort money from her parents, but the brother throws the get-rich-quick scheme awry by falling in love with her.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Sam WanamakerDirector
- James StacyDenny
- Glynnis O'ConnorGeeGee / Arlette Fairlain
- J.D. CannonLt. Kringler
- Jan SterlingLetty Fairlain
- Richard VentureArthur Fairlain
- Mickey RooneyThe Maker
- Ellen GeerPaula Stanley
- Lonny StevensKing of Spades
- Darryl YoungWillie
- Louie EliasLowell
- Nick KreigerAdmiral
- Christopher NeedlesPerdy
Details
- Released
- 8 December 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Louie Elias
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Is My Kidnapper, My Love worth watching?
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How long is My Kidnapper, My Love?
My Kidnapper, My Love runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is My Kidnapper, My Love on?
My Kidnapper, My Love isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 December 1980. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Kidnapper, My Love?
If you liked My Kidnapper, My Love, try I Am Elizabeth Smart, Witness Protection, Ray Donovan: The Movie.
Who directed My Kidnapper, My Love?
My Kidnapper, My Love (1980) was directed by Sam Wanamaker and stars James Stacy, Glynnis O'Connor, J.D. Cannon.