Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.
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The Ransom of Red Chief
“Two small time crooks. One out of control hostage. Let the fun begin...”
Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.
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Top cast
10 people
Christopher Lloyd
as Sam Howard
Michael Jeter
as Bill Driscoll
Alan Ruck
as Ambrose Dorset
Kaitlin Hopkins
as Agnes Dorset
Brent Hinkley
as Deputy Muldoon
Richard Riehle
as Narrator / Sheriff 'T-Bone' Yankum
Richard Moll
as Filthy McNasty
Brad Greenquist
as Strange Pierre
Haley Joel Osment
as Andy Dorset
Bob Clark
as Mr. Hooper
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1 min read · Published July 6, 2026
4.2/10
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Streaming charts today
The Ransom of Red Chief is #23,003 on the Movie OTT Daily Streaming Charts today. (first day on the chart — check back tomorrow for movement)
