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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. Kiritsis has tied a shotgun to his banker’s neck in grim fashion, but through Heckman's radio show he gradually becomes a media sensation and unexpected anti-hero during a nail biting 63-hour standoff.American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Amazon Music & Criminal Content starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy Award® winner Shawn Christensen.

Episodes

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

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.Follow American Hostage on Amazon Music or wherever you find podcasts, to hear all 8 episodes right now: amazon.com/AmericanHostage.
26/04/22·51m 7s

American Hostage Aftershow with Jon Hamm | Episode 9

What happened to the real Tony Kiritsis after the hostage crisis? Did he and Fred Heckman ever meet again? Plus, what drew Jon Hamm to step into this world and play Fred Heckman? In this special bonus episode, join us for a roundtable discussion about the making of American Hostage, featuring Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, director Shawn Christensen, writer CD Carpenter, and moderator G.G. Hawkins.Follow American Hostage on Amazon Music or wherever you find podcasts, to hear all 8 episodes right now: amazon.com/AmericanHostage.
19/04/22·46m 34s

Live: On National Television | Episode 8

In the season finale of American Hostage, Tony pulls Fred in closer, as the TV cameras record his last hope for retribution.
22/02/22·25m 49s

To Kill or Not to Kill | Episode 7

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, live on national television.
22/02/22·22m 9s

Playing with Fire | Episode 6

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.
22/02/22·19m 58s

The Interview | Episode 5

Fred goes live on the air with Tony, knowing that with one wrong word, the gun goes off.
22/02/22·22m 16s

The Profiler | Episode 4

The FBI sends in their newest profiler to help Fred prepare for the most dangerous on-air interview of his life.
22/02/22·19m 45s

The Lion's Den | Episode 3

As authorities surround Tony's apartment, Heckman continues to chip away at Tony and slowly inch toward his heart.
22/02/22·28m 39s

The Man with the Microphone | Episode 2

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.
22/02/22·24m 26s

The Man with the Gun | Episode 1

In the series premiere, radio DJ Fred Heckman (Jon Hamm) receives an unexpected call from a listener that turns his life upside down.
22/02/22·26m 56s

Introducing: American Hostage

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. Kiritsis has tied a shotgun to his banker’s neck in grim fashion, but through Heckman's radio show he gradually becomes a media sensation and unexpected anti-hero during a nail biting 63-hour standoff.American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Amazon Music & Criminal Content, starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy Award® winner Shawn Christensen.Follow American Hostage on Amazon Music, to hear all 8 episodes right now: amazon.com/AmericanHostage.
22/02/22·2m 9s
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