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The Master S1E4 — Hostages

4.5

The Master•Season 1•Episode 4

Hostages

4.5/10 · 96 votesFeb 10, 1984

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−1.8 vs season avg

Max and McCallister get invited to an exclusive political party at an isolated mansion that is taken over by terrorists. The local CIA head is aware of McCallister's past and suspects him of being involved - McCallister must free the hostages to prove his innocence.

Directed byRay Austin

Written bySusan Woollen

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Cast3

Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

John Peter McAllister

Tim Van Patten

Tim Van Patten

Max Keller

Sho Kosugi

Sho Kosugi

Okasa

Crew7

Ray Austin

Ray Austin

Director

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Susan Woollen

Writer

Bill Conti

Bill Conti

Original Music Composer

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William McAllister

Art Direction

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Marc E. Meyer Jr.

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Artie Mandelberg

Editor

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Frank Beascoechea

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Hostages" is episode 4 of The Master season 1. It scored 4.5/10 from 96 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.3). Directed by Ray Austin and written by Susan Woollen, it aired on February 10, 1984.

Next: E5 · High Rollers Best of Season 1