The Ransom of Red Chief

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The Ransom of Red Chief (1959)

Directed by Alvin Rakoff

Comedy, TV Movie · 26m

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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Cast

William Bendix Bill Driscoll Russell Collins Dorset Hans Conried Sam Snyder Teddy Rooney Johnny

Crew

Director
Alvin Rakoff

Details

Release date
1959-08-16
Runtime
26m
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
NBC