Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Wings Hauser
Maj. Sam Striker
Karen Black
Laura Lawrence
Kevin McCarthy
Col. Tim Shaw
Nancy Locke
Nicole Newman
Robert Whitehead
Harry Stone
Billy Second
Rona
Ian Steadman
Yamani
Marcel Van Heerden
Hussein
Clare Marshall
Sister Eugenia
Iain Winter
John Sloan - Pilot
Hyla Marrow
Nurse
Frequently Asked Questions
Hostage was released on October 1, 1987.
The runtime of Hostage is 1h 35m.
Hostage is a Drama, Action movie.
Hostage has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Hostage is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Hostage was directed by Hanro Möhr.
The main cast of Hostage includes Wings Hauser, Karen Black, Kevin McCarthy.
Hostage is originally in English.