The Ransom of Red Chief
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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The Ransom of Red Chief
- Overview
- Cast
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Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 16, 1959
Runtime
0h 26m
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
User Score
100%
Original Title
The Ransom of Red Chief
Production Companies
NBC
Director
Alvin Rakoff
Description
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.
