The Hostage (1909)
A young man sentenced to death manages to postpone his execution because of the impending wedding of his poor sister, who is to be married off. His best friend vouches for his return. After taking care of his sister, the young man hurries back, but is delayed by numerous unexpected obstacles. Nevertheless, he continues the journey, determined to join his now-presumably dead friend.
Director: Luigi Maggi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: June 1, 1909
Cast
Screenplay
- Friedrich Schiller (Original Story)
Production: Società Anonima Ambrosio
Country: Italy
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hostage about?
- A young man sentenced to death manages to postpone his execution because of the impending wedding of his poor sister, who is to be married off. His best friend vouches for his return. After taking care of his sister, the young man hurries back, but is delayed by numerous unexpected obstacles. Nevertheless, he continues the journey, determined to join his now-presumably dead friend.
- Who directed The Hostage?
- The Hostage was directed by Luigi Maggi.
- Who stars in The Hostage?
- The Hostage stars Alberto Capozzi, Oreste Grandi, Ercole Vaser, Serafino Vite, Vitale De Stefano, Mirra Principi.
- How long is The Hostage?
- The Hostage has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Hostage?
- The Hostage is a Drama film.
- Where was The Hostage produced?
- The Hostage was produced in Italy.