The Shady Hill Kidnapping (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, The Shady Hill Kidnapping is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Bogart, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. John Cheever's wry comedy of errors comes to the screen in this filmed presentation from the Broadway Theatre Archive. An upper-middle-class suburb is turned upside-down by the apparent kidnapping of Toby Wooster (Garrett Hanf). Unaware that the whole thing is a setup, the town swings into action to raise funds to meet the kidnappers' ransom demands. George Grizzard, Polly Holliday, Katharine Balfour and Celeste Holm star.
Who’s in it. The Shady Hill Kidnapping stars Garrett Hanf as Toby, George Grizzard as Mr. Wooster, Polly Holliday as Mrs. Wooster and David Marshall Grant as Bob, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shady Hill Kidnapping page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shady Hill Kidnapping tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shady Hill Kidnapping (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shady Hill Kidnapping change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Shady Hill Kidnapping?
- The Shady Hill Kidnapping stars Garrett Hanf, George Grizzard, Polly Holliday, David Marshall Grant and Judith Ivey.
- When was The Shady Hill Kidnapping released?
- The Shady Hill Kidnapping was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.