Ransom
"Hijackers. Kidnappers. Killers. Only one man can stop them."
Originally released in 1974. Ransom is a action/drama film. directed by Casper Wrede.
Starring Sean Connery, Ian McShane, and Jeffry Wickham
Synopsis
Following a series of bomb attacks in London, a group of terrorists seize Britain's ambassador to Scandinavia. With the ambassador now a hostage in his residence, another group hijacks an airliner at the capital's airport, announcing that the passengers will not be freed until their demands are met. Colonel Nils Tahlvik, Scandinavia's resourceful and ruthless head of security, seeks to take an uncompromising stance against the terrorists yet his attempts meet resistance from unknown forces at every turn...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (73 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lion International
- Rawley Film & Theatre
- British Lion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ransom about?
Following a series of bomb attacks in London, a group of terrorists seize Britain's ambassador to Scandinavia. With the ambassador now a hostage in his residence, another group hijacks an airliner ...
Who directed Ransom?
Ransom was directed by Casper Wrede.
How long is Ransom?
Ransom has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Ransom released?
Ransom was released on December 6, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ransom?
The main cast of Ransom includes Sean Connery, Ian McShane, Jeffry Wickham, Isabel Dean, Robert Harris.