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The Kidnapping of the President is a 1980 Canadian-American political thriller film starring William Shatner, Hal Holbrook, Van Johnson and Ava Gardner. It was produced and directed by George Mendeluk and co-produced by John Ryan from a screenplay by Richard Murphy and Charles Templeton, based on Templeton's novel. The original music was by Nash the Slash and Paul Zaza and the cinematography by Mike Molloy. The film was made by Presidential Films and Sefel Films and distributed by Crown International Pictures.
Original Release
08/15/1980
US Release
08/15/1980
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Shatner | Jerry O'Connor |
| Hal Holbrook | President Adam Scott |
| Van Johnson | Vice President Ethan Richards |
| Ava Gardner | Beth Richards |
| Miguel Fernandes | Roberto Assanti |
| Cindy Girling | Linda Steiner |
| Elizabeth Shepherd | Joan Scott |
| Michael J. Reynolds | MacKenzie |
| Gary Reineke | Deitrich |
| Maury Chaykin | Harvey Cannon |
Directors
Writers
Richard Murphy, Charles Templeton
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Shatner | Jerry O'Connor |
| Hal Holbrook | President Adam Scott |
| Van Johnson | Vice President Ethan Richards |
| Ava Gardner | Beth Richards |
| Miguel Fernandes | Roberto Assanti |
| Cindy Girling | Linda Steiner |
| Elizabeth Shepherd | Joan Scott |
| Michael J. Reynolds | MacKenzie |
| Gary Reineke | Deitrich |
| Maury Chaykin | Harvey Cannon |
| Murray Westgate | Archie Standler |
| Ken Anderson | Willis |
| Sully Boyar | FBI Chief |
| Patrick Brymer | Jesus Freak |
| Jackie Burroughs | Woman Agent |
| David Cadiente | Mendoza |
| Bob Collins | Police Officer Jack |
| Michael Fairman | Harrison |
| Buddy Ferens | Garage Attendenant |
| Fred Franklyn | Herbert Thurston |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Joseph Sefel | Executive Producer |
| George Mendeluk | Producer |
| John Ryan | Producer |
