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The Ransom of Red Chief (1998)

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The Ransom of Red Chief
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Directed byBob Clark
CastChristopher Lloyd and Haley Joel Osment
Theatrical ReleaseAugust 16, 1998
DVD ReleaseJune 8, 2004
Running Time90 minutes
MPAA RatingNR (Not Rated)
UPC Code084296406449
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Languages: English (Original Language)
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About The Ransom of Red Chief

An adaptation of O. Henry's whimsical tale of would-be Wild West kidnappers. Can two dim-witted drifters survive the high-spirited games of their young hostage?Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 084296406449 Manufacturer No: 40644 Product Description

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.0 (5 reviews)

rating: 4 QuoteSilly, Western ComedyQuote
This movie is a western, slap-stick comedy. It is appropriate for elementary age children and older. Some young elementary children will not understand all of the humor but they will enjoy the silliness. Parents will enjoy this movie because there is no bad language or sexually suggestive scenes. It is family friendly and may become a family favorite. January 18, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteSOOO FUNNYQuote
I love this movie. I laughed so hard when I saw it. I admit it is very stupid but that only makes it more fun. There is no real deep story line and all of the charecters are dumb and dumber. All in all it is just pure good intertainment. Fun for the whole family. November 2, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteRANSOM OF THE RED CHIEFQuote
I SHOWED THIS MOVIE TO MY STUDENTS. THEY HAD RED THE BOOK AND THIS WAS REENFORCEMENT FORE THE LESSON. THEY REALLY ENJOYED IT. January 10, 2007

rating: 4 QuotePretty FunnyQuote
This is a good movie. It does have several slow parts, but it is worth watching. Christopher Lloyd and Michael Jeter play characters similar to Don Knotts and Tim Conway in the Apple Dumpling Gang. The scene in the mine where Old Hank has just had the spider knocked off his head is as funny as anything I have ever seen. August 25, 2005

rating: 3 QuoteNot too funny comedy.Quote
Comedy suitable for the whole family, but unfortunately not too funny. Supposedly based on a story by O. Henry, this was apparently made for TV and later remarketed on DVD to exploit the young Osment's new fame after he starred in Sixth Sense. It takes place in the old west, when Christopher LLoyd (Taxi, Back To The Future) and Michael Jeter think they can make a fast fifty by kidnapping the banker's son (Osment). But the banker doesn't believe them. Meanwhile the kid's having a grand old time playing with his kidnappers. Kind of like Disney's No Deposit, No Return; not as funny. July 10, 2005

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