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Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17

★ 4.5(10)19961h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Schneider
Release date: 1996-09-13
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: ABC

About Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 is a 1996 movie in the Thriller and TV Movie genres, directed by Paul Schneider, starring María Conchita Alonso, Marcy Walker and Michael Paul Chan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In Dade County, Florida, disgruntled taxpayer Harry Kee angrily protests a huge IRS bill by wiring up a box of explosives and hijacking a school bus full of special-needs children. Although the kids are terrified, Marta Caldwell, the bus' Cuban-born driver, remains calm and collected throughout the ordeal, not only helping her charges survive the crisis, but also providing comfort and support to a teacher's aide on the verge of a diabetic seizure. But while Marta keeps her head about her, the kidnapper grows more and more unhinged, and the police surround the hijacked bus, ready to shoot to kill if necessary.

Cast

María Conchita Alonso

Marta Caldwell

Marcy Walker

Lt. Kathy Leone

Michael Paul Chan

Harry Kee

Leesa Castaneda

Juanita Sanchez

Dennis Boutsikaris

Frank Caldwell

Bruce Weitz

Lt. Dominick Caroselli

Elizabeth Omilami

Glenda Siles

Cristina Karman

Carlotta Arguello

Avis-Marie Barnes

Detective Grantham

Brett Rice

Detective Sims

Rus Blackwell

Sergeant Gentry

Jim R. Coleman

Officer Reynolds

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 in Japan?+

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 on Netflix?+

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17?+

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17?+

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 stars María Conchita Alonso, Marcy Walker, Michael Paul Chan, Leesa Castaneda and Dennis Boutsikaris.

When did Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 come out?+

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 is a 1996 movie directed by Paul Schneider.

What genre is Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17?+

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 is Thriller and TV Movie film.

Who directed Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17?+

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 was directed by Paul Schneider.