The Ransom of Red Chief (1959)
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.
Director: Alvin Rakoff
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William Bendix as Bill Driscoll |
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Russell Collins as Dorset |
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Hans Conried as Sam Snyder |
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Teddy Rooney as Johnny |
| Directing | Alvin Rakoff | Director |
| Writing | O. Henry | Story |
| Writing | Philip H. Reisman Jr. | Adaptation |