Snatched (1973 film)

Snatched is a made-for-television thriller film that aired on ABC on January 31, 1973. Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, the film stars Howard Duff, Leslie Nielsen, Barbara Parkins, and John Saxon.

The film revolves around a wealthy businessman, Mark Ransom (played by Howard Duff), whose wife, Kate (played by Barbara Parkins), is kidnapped. The kidnappers demand a large ransom for her safe return. The film follows Ransom's desperate attempts to secure the ransom money and navigate the increasingly complex and dangerous situation while dealing with the police investigation, led by Lieutenant Hastings (played by Leslie Nielsen), and suspicion surrounding those closest to him, including a former business associate (played by John Saxon). The narrative explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the lengths to which people will go to protect their loved ones.

Snatched is considered a suspenseful and well-paced thriller typical of made-for-TV movies of the 1970s. While not a major critical success, it remains a notable entry in the careers of its prominent cast members and a representative example of the era's television film landscape.