The Ransom of Red Chief
1959, English. Directed by Alvin Rakoff.
Based upon a famous O. Henry short story, two crooks think they have an opportunity to make a quick buck by kidnapping a rich man's son. Ironically, the hostage takers become the hostages as they pay through the nose becoming the butts of the kid's stunts.
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- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 16 August 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- O. Henry
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The Ransom of Red Chief runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
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The Ransom of Red Chief isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 August 1959. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ransom of Red Chief?
If you liked The Ransom of Red Chief, try Clear History, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid.
Who directed The Ransom of Red Chief?
The Ransom of Red Chief (1959) was directed by Alvin Rakoff and stars William Bendix, Russell Collins, Hans Conried.