Movie Description

The Ransom of Red Chief

(1959)

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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Original TitleThe Ransom of Red Chief

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1959-08-16

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 26m

Production CompaniesNBC

Genres

  • Comedy
  • TV Movie