The Ransom of Red Chief (1959)

08/16/1959 (US) • 26m

Comedy, TV Movie

Overview

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

crooks

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