

Hostage Rescue
2024-05-14 · 43 min / episode · Not rated
Life and death hang in the balance for hostages held in captivity both in the United States and abroad. Discover the real-life stories of these hostages in peril and the brave heroes who risk everything to save them.
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- Committee Films, Vice TV
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- United States of America
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