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Aug 16, 1998 · The Ransom of Red Chief: Directed by Bob Clark. With Christopher Lloyd, Michael Jeter, Alan Ruck, Kaitlin Hopkins. Two hobos strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic nine-year-old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O'Henry.
The Ransom of Red Chief: Directed by Alvin Rakoff. With William Bendix, Russell Collins, Hans Conried, Teddy Rooney. 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.
Two small-time criminals, Bill Driscoll and Sam Howard, kidnap a boy named Johnny, the red-haired son of Ebenezer Dorset, an important citizen, and hold him for ransom. But the moment that they arrive at their hideout with the boy, the plan begins to unravel, as Johnny actually starts to enjoy his kidnappers.
Currently you are able to watch "The Ransom of Red Chief" streaming on Tubi TV, Crackle, Freevee for free with ads. Synopsis Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker.
The Ransom of Red Chief: Directed by Jeffrey Hayden. With Strother Martin, Jack Elam, William Mims, Pat Petersen. O. Henry comedy where two kidnappers who are not the sharpest knives in the drawer kidnap the small son of a wealthy man.
Sam Howard and Bill Driscoll, a harmless yet dimwitted pair, kidnap the rambunctious nine-year-old Andy, the richest kid in town. Andy dreams of being his favorite fictional character -- Red Chief, the Indian warrior.
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