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American Hostage

American Hostage

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Based on a true story, American Hostage stars Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman, a beloved local radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.

American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Criminal Content starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy AwardÂŽ winner Shawn Christensen.
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Trailer: American Hostage

mardi 22 février 2022 • Duration 02:09

Based on a true story, American Hostage stars Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman, a beloved local radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program. Mr. Kiritsis has tied a shotgun to his banker’s neck in grim fashion, but through Heckman's radio show he gradually becomes a polarizing national media sensation during a nail biting 63-hour standoff.

American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Criminal Content, starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy AwardÂŽ winner Shawn Christensen.

WEBSITE: criminalcontent.com
YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@criminalcontent

Episode 1 | The Man with the Gun

Season 1 ¡ Episode 1

mardi 8 mars 2022 • Duration 26:56

In the series Premiere, local news reporter Fred Heckman's life is turned upside down when he receives an unexpected call from a listener.

Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

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Episode 10 | Killer Psyche: Inside the Mind of Tony Kiritsis

Season 1 ¡ Episode 10

mardi 3 mai 2022 • Duration 51:07

In this special Killer Psyche and American Hostage crossover episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the twisted mind of the real-life Tony Kiritsis. Candice surfaces new details from Tony's past, revealing who he was before this crime and what drove him to kidnap Richard Hall, strap a gun to the back of his head, and hold him hostage for 63 hours.

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Episode 2 | The Man with the Microphone

Season 1 ¡ Episode 2

mardi 8 mars 2022 • Duration 24:22

Tony and Fred’s negotiations heat up as WIBC and Indianapolis detectives contemplate the ramifications of letting a hostage-taker air his personal grievances live on the radio.

Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

Episode 3 | The Lion's Den

Season 1 ¡ Episode 3

mardi 15 mars 2022 • Duration 28:40

As authorities surround Tony's apartment, Heckman continues to chip away at Tony and slowly inch toward his heart.

Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

Episode 4 | The Profiler

Season 1 ¡ Episode 4

mardi 22 mars 2022 • Duration 19:45

The FBI sends in their newest profiler to help Fred prepare for the most dangerous on-air interview of his life.

Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

Episode 5 | The Interview

Season 1 ¡ Episode 5

mardi 29 mars 2022 • Duration 22:23

Fred goes live on the air with Tony, knowing that with one wrong word... the gun goes off.

Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

Episode 6 | Playing with Fire

Season 1 ¡ Episode 6

mardi 5 avril 2022 • Duration 19:58

As the public joins the airwaves to sound off on Tony and the hostage crisis, local authorities send in SWAT, setting Tony off, and putting everyone's life at risk.

Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

Episode 7 | To Kill or Not to Kill

Season 1 ¡ Episode 7

mardi 12 avril 2022 • Duration 22:11

Tony pressures the tyrannical banking system to issue him an apology letter to read at the press conference, as Fred mentally prepares to meet Tony in person... on national television.

Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

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