''First Daughter'' is a 1999 American

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thriller

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directed by

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and written by Chad Hayes and

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. It stars

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as a

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agent who must rescue the daughter of the

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from domestic terrorists.

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, and

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also star, with

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playing the title character. It aired on TBS on August 15, 1999. The film was followed by two sequels, ''

First Target ''First Target'' is a 2000 American-Canadian made-for-television action-thriller film and a sequel to '' First Daughter'' (1999) with Daryl Hannah taking over the role of Agent Alex McGregor. The film co-stars Doug Savant and Gregory Harrison, rep ...

'' (2000) and '' First Shot'' (2002).

Plot

A domestic terrorist group make an unsuccessful attempt on the life of

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Jonathan Hayes and the group's leader, Michael Smith, is subsequently captured. Some members of the group manage to evade capture and continue with terrorist activities. Eight weeks later, believing the threat is past, the President organizes an outdoors activity trip for his teenage daughter, Jess, who has grown tired of the public life and constant

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supervision. Jess, excited about the trip, is disappointed to learn a Secret Service agent she dislikes, Alex McGregor, will be accompanying her, despising her over a misunderstanding embrace between her father and Alex. Jess goes so far as to spread rumors about Alex during the trip, leaving an air of animosity between the two of them. Unbeknownst to the hikers, during their trip they are seen by members of the domestic terrorist group who have been hiding out in the same woods to evade capture. The terrorists initially believe they are witnessing a normal group of hikers, but soon notice bodyguards with guns. Eventually, one of the group recognizes Jess, and identifies her as the daughter of President Hayes. They quickly form a plan to kidnap Jess in order to negotiate the release of Smith. They ambush the hikers, kill one of the bodyguards, and kidnap Jess. With the help of one of the river guides, Grant Coleman, Alex searches for Jess and attempts a daring rescue.

Cast

Agent Alex McGregor *

as First Daughter Jessica "Jess" Hayes *

as Grant Coleman *

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as Dirk Lindman *

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as Secret Service Director Daly *

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as Troy Nelson *

Jonathan Jesse Hayes * David Wheeler as Michael Smith *

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as Eric Nelson

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