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Hijacked to Hell (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1984, Hijacked to Hell is a notable film directed by Helmut Ashley, running about 81 minutes.

What it’s about. Released directly to video, this action film features John Phillip Law as Ted Barner, a low-level employee of a corporation in Indonesia who is charged with testing a new laser weapon. Accompanied by an engineer who works for the corporation and a friend, Barner heads out to the test site with the laser in tow. Before the three can get very far, they must outrun an evil Texas industrialist who intends to grab the laser for himself. They are joined by a female reporter and end up at the site of the test, where their problems are just beginning.

Who’s in it. Hijacked to Hell stars John Phillip Law as Ted Barner, Horst Janson as Martin Forster, Grazyna Dylong as Judy Staufer and Winfried Glatzeder as Jan von Clef, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Hijacked to Hell has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hijacked to Hell page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hijacked to Hell (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hijacked to Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Hijacked to Hell worth watching?
Hijacked to Hell holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hijacked to Hell?
Hijacked to Hell stars John Phillip Law, Horst Janson, Grazyna Dylong, Winfried Glatzeder and Barry Prima.
When was Hijacked to Hell released?
Hijacked to Hell was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.