Tony Kiritsis
CanadasubjectMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Tony Kiritsis gained notoriety nearly 50 years ago for taking a sawed-off shotgun to the neck of mortgage executive Richard Hall during a dramatic hostage situation that unfolded on live radio. His story has recently been revisited in media, including the Toronto International Film Festival entry 'Dead Man’s Wire' and the new Crave series 'American Hostage', showcasing the high stakes and intense emotions surrounding his grievances with a mortgage company.
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Tony Kiritsis is the subject of the new series American Hostage, which explores his infamous hostage situation from nearly 50 years ago.
What to watch this weekend: Scratch your historical drama itch and take a deep dive into cryptocurrencyThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-09-18
Canada· 2026-09-18
