Hostage (1987)
- IMDb Rating7.5
- Year1987
- Release dateOct 01, 1987
- StarsWings Hauser, Karen Black, Kevin McCarthy, Nancy Locke
Hostage
The leader of a South African Nation is imprisoned. His followers, led by Zabo, hijack a plane with the intent to use the passengers as hostages to trade for his release. They select a plane carrying a religious leader to use as their main hostage. They soon learn that they have an added bonus of the daughter and grandson of Colonel Shaw, a bigwig in the country. The grandson all the while has to cope with the dual problems of being hijacked and held hostage while needing a kidney transplant. The hijackers have everything in their favor, except that the colonel's daughter is the sweetheart of Major Sam Striker. Striker puts together a band of mercenaries and sets about freeing the hostages.
Hostage Synopsis
With an impressive 7.5/10 rating, Hostage (1987) is one of the most acclaimed Drama and Action films in the 1337x catalog. This captivating Drama and Action film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Hanro Möhr and Percival Rubens, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Wings Hauser, Karen Black, Kevin McCarthy, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. The leader of a South African Nation is imprisoned. His followers, led by Zabo, hijack a plane with the intent to use the passengers as hostages to trade for his release. They select a plane carrying...
