Hostage for a Day (1994)
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The late comedian John Candy directed this made-for-television black comedy. George Wendt stars as Warren Kooey, a poor slob with a vicious wife and a nasty boss. Wooey wants to escape his miserable existence, so he decides to stage his own kidnapping to get away from his tormentors and find some peace far, far away. ~ Bernadette McCallion, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- George Wendt - Warren Kooey
- Christopher Templeton
- Peter Torokvei - Ronny
- Peter Ferri - Derelict Madman
- Jack Duffy - SWAT Three
- Currie Graham
- Don Lake - Lt. Sneed
- Frank Moore
- Gerry Quigley - Clerk
- Robin Duke
- John Candy
- John Vernon
- John Hemphill
- David Kerman - Jesus Bonilla
- John Townsend - Young Warren
- Kathleen Laskey - Jackie
- Brian Warren - Jogger
- Director(s):
- John Candy
- Writer(s):
- Peter Torokvei
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