Ransom!
"When that phone rings --"
Originally released in 1956. Ransom! is a crime/drama film. directed by Alex Segal.
Starring Glenn Ford, Donna Reed, and Leslie Nielsen
Synopsis
A wealthy business man stuns his wife and town with a televised response to his son's kidnappers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 1956
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Ford
as David G. 'Dave' Stannard
Donna Reed
as Edith Stannard
Leslie Nielsen
as Charlie Telfer
Juano Hernández
as Jesse Chapman aka Uncle Jesse
Robert Keith
as Police Chief Jim Backett
Richard Gaines
as Langly
Mabel Albertson
as Mrs. Partridge
Alexander Scourby
as Dr. Paul Y. Gorman
Lori March
as Elizabeth Stannard
Bobby Clark
as Andrew "Andy" Stannard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ransom! about?
A wealthy business man stuns his wife and town with a televised response to his son's kidnappers.
Who directed Ransom!?
Ransom! was directed by Alex Segal.
How long is Ransom!?
Ransom! has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Ransom! released?
Ransom! was released on January 24, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ransom!?
The main cast of Ransom! includes Glenn Ford, Donna Reed, Leslie Nielsen, Juano Hernández, Robert Keith.