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The Hostage Tower
A flamboyant master criminal and several specialists stage an audacious scheme to capture the Eiffel Tower and hold as hostage one of its visitors, the U.S. President's mother, while the head of a UN security force tries to stop them.
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Plot Summary
A group of radical terrorists seize the CN Tower in Toronto, taking hostages and demanding the release of political prisoners. They threaten to detonate a bomb if their demands are not met. The authorities must race against time to negotiate and neutralize the threat before disaster strikes.
Critical Reception
The Hostage Tower was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed reception. While praised for its suspenseful premise and action sequences, some critics found the plot predictable and the character development lacking. It was considered a competent thriller for its time, however.
What Reviewers Say
Presents a tense, albeit familiar, hostage situation.
Features adequate performances from a seasoned cast.
Serves as a standard TV-thriller with some exciting moments.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Toronto, Canada, and utilized the actual CN Tower for many of its scenes.
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