Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 (1996)

Name: Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
Genre: Thriller, TV Movie
Released: 1996
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 4.2
Cast: María Conchita Alonso, Marcy Walker, Michael Paul Chan, Leesa Castaneda, Dennis Boutsikaris

1h 31m United States of America

Thriller TV Movie

Plot

In Dade County, Florida, a desperate taxpayer named Harry Kee resorts to extreme measures by hijacking a school bus packed with special-needs children after receiving a daunting IRS bill. While chaos reigns, Marta Caldwell, the bus driver from Cuba, maintains her composure, expertly guiding the frightened kids through the harrowing situation. She not only ensures their safety but also aids a teacher's aide facing a diabetic crisis. As Marta's resolve shines, Harry’s instability escalates, prompting police to encircle the bus, prepared to take lethal action if the situation deteriorates further.

Cast

María Conchita Alonso Marcy Walker Michael Paul Chan Leesa Castaneda Dennis Boutsikaris Bruce Weitz Elizabeth Omilami Cristina Karman Avis-Marie Barnes Brett Rice Rus Blackwell Jim R. Coleman John Archie Emiliano Díez Mark Conlon