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Hostage High
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Hostage High

1997-05-19 · 93 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Thriller · TV Movie

A former high school student, Jason Copeland, returns to his school to take his revenge on the teachers for failing him out of school.

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Directors
Michael W. Watkins
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Ricky SchroderRicky SchroderJason Copeland
Freddie Prinze Jr.Freddie Prinze Jr.Aaron Sullivan
Henry WinklerHenry WinklerSkip Fine
Alexis CruzAlexis CruzFrankie Rodriguez
Katie WrightSamantha Eckert
Patrick MalonePatrick MaloneTravis McGill
Pat FinnPat FinnMr. Kroft
Ren WoodsRen WoodsMrs. McGill
Michael FlynnMichael FlynnSheriff Randall
Kip NivenKip NivenFBI Agent Brown
Christy SummerhaysChristy SummerhaysMargaret Fine
Marcia DangerfieldMrs. Sullivan
Greg KeanGreg KeanDeputy Manners
Lynne Van DamMiss Richards
Joey MiyashimaJoey MiyashimaMr. Braddock
Stephanie AllenMiss Davis
Charles MettenMr. Milo
Matthew BarkerWillie
Jacque GrayJacque GrayKathy
Wendy GardnerDiana

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