Name: The Ransom of Red Chief
Director: Bob Clark
Genre: Action, Comedy, Family, TV Movie, Western
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: PT1h 30mM
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Christopher Lloyd, Michael Jeter, Alan Ruck, Kaitlin Hopkins, Brent Hinkley

Question 1

What is The Ransom of Red Chief (1998) about?

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Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.

Question 2

Who stars in The Ransom of Red Chief?

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The Ransom of Red Chief stars Christopher Lloyd (Sam Howard), Michael Jeter (Bill Driscoll), Alan Ruck (Ambrose Dorset), Kaitlin Hopkins (Agnes Dorset), Brent Hinkley (Deputy Muldoon). The film was directed by Bob Clark.

Question 3

How long is The Ransom of Red Chief?

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The Ransom of Red Chief has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated N/A.

Question 4

Is The Ransom of Red Chief worth watching?

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The Ransom of Red Chief holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. Fans of Action, Comedy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Ransom of Red Chief?

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