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Hostage for a Day (1994)

Movie ★ 5.2 95 min

Comedy TV Movie

Harried suburban man Warren Kooey fakes a hostage situation in order to get the money he needs to escape his humdrum life.

John Candy Director Kari Hildebrand Writer PJ Torokvei Writer Robert David Crane Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 25, 1994
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0110060
Language
Studio
Frostbacks

Themes

Cast

George Wendt George Wendt Warren Kooey John Vernon John Vernon V.D. Regan Robin Duke Robin Duke Elizabeth Kooey PJ Torokvei Ronny Kathleen Laskey Jackie Don Lake Don Lake Lieutenant Sneed Currie Graham Currie Graham Hondo John Hemphill John Hemphill Andre Petrovich Christopher Templeton Diane St. Clair Walter Alza Walter Alza Ramon Rick Bennett Caretaker Vic Cummings TV Anchor Paul Monika Deol Monica Etheridge Jack Duffy Jack Duffy SWAT #3 Peter Ferri Derelict Madman Dan Gallagher Dan Gallagher Security Patrolman Kathryn Greenwood Kathryn Greenwood SWAT #1 Jennie Lévesque Jennie Lévesque Girl Diane

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hostage for a Day about?
Harried suburban man Warren Kooey fakes a hostage situation in order to get the money he needs to escape his humdrum life.
Who directed Hostage for a Day?
Hostage for a Day was directed by John Candy.
Who stars in Hostage for a Day?
Hostage for a Day stars George Wendt, John Vernon, Robin Duke, PJ Torokvei.
When was Hostage for a Day released?
Hostage for a Day is a 1994 comedy, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Hostage for a Day?
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