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Ransom (1996)

R · 1996-11-08 · 2h 1m · EN
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Someone is going to pay.

When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.

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Ron HowardDirector
Budget
$80M
Box office
$309.5M

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Mel GibsonMel GibsonTom MullenGary SiniseGary SiniseDet. Jimmy ShakerDelroy LindoDelroy LindoAgent Lonnie HawkinsRene RussoRene RussoKatherine MullenLili TaylorLili TaylorMarisBrawley NolteBrawley NolteSean MullenLiev SchreiberLiev SchreiberClark BarnesDonnie WahlbergDonnie WahlbergCubby BarnesEvan HandlerEvan HandlerMiles RobertsNancy TicotinNancy TicotinAgent Kimba WelchMichael GastonMichael GastonAgent Jack SicklerKevin Neil McCreadyKevin Neil McCreadyAgent Paul Rhodes

Keywords

RansomLoss of loved onePolice corruptionHostageBaby-snatchingTerrorismFbiChild kidnappingMillionaireKidnapped childNegotiatorYellow pressUnited states

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · ThrillerTheme affinityRansom · Loss Of Loved One · Police CorruptionPacingActionEmotional intensityLoss Of Loved OneDirector preference6820Actor preference68 · 34272 · 59421

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What is Ransom about?

When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.

How long is Ransom?

Ransom has a runtime of 121 minutes.

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