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The Ransom of Red Chief

The Ransom of Red Chief

"Two small time crooks. One out of control hostage. Let the fun begin..."

4.2(11 votes)
1998
1h 30m
ActionComedyFamilyTV MovieWestern

Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.

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