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Hostage for a Day is a 1994 Canadian television comedy film directed by John Candy, in his only directorial effort. Though the film is also billed as "starring" Candy, he in fact plays only a minor role, as a Russian hostage taker.
Apr 25, 1994 · Hostage for a Day: Directed by John Candy. With George Wendt, John Vernon, Robin Duke, PJ Torokvei. A suburban fakes his kidnapping in order to rid himself of his abusive wife - but when real kidnappers show up to collect the ransom, the police get involved with a thorough investigation.
Hostage for a Day (TV Movie 1994) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Dreams of Alaska and an old girlfriend (Christopher Templeton) inspire a married man (George Wendt) to stage his own kidnapping and demand ransom.
- Comedy
A dispirited man stages his own kidnapping in an attempt to escape his overbearing wife and his miserable job.
Hostage for a Day. The only film directed by famous actor, John Candy. Despite having his photo and receiving prominent billing on the poster, John Candy only has an uncredited cameo in this film. Aired on television more than a month after director John Candy's death.
Oct 31, 2014 · Hostage For A Day Trailer 1994 Director: John Candy Starring: George Wendt, John Candy, Robin Duke, Christopher Templeton, Peter Torokvei, Official Content From Trimark Wendt is a depressed...
Apr 25, 1994 · Hostage for a Day. John Candy's directorial debut, a bizarre action comedy about an embattled husband (George Wendt) fighting for his sanity, is unexpectedly...
Currently you are able to watch "Hostage for a Day" streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV for free with ads. Synopsis Warren Kooey is a man who's tired of his current life; a witch of a wife, a boss who complains about everything he does and looses his lifesavings (stolen by the wife).
Hostage for a Day. A middle-aged man, tired of his nagging wife and dreary job, tries to escape his humdrum existence and start life anew, by faking his own kidnapping.
