Mercenary
Synopsis
Jonas Ambler is a rich businessman whose wife is killed by kidnappers, so he decides to get even. He hires a mercenary to find and kill the kidnappers. There's only one catch --- he wants to go with them.
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💰 Rich Man's War | He Hired the Killer. Now He's Going With Him. | Full Movie
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-05-11
Top Cast
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Olivier Gruner
Capt. Karl 'Hawk' May
John Ritter
Jonas Ambler
Robert Culp
McClean
Ed Lauter
Jack Cochran
Michael Zelniker
Alan Bailey
Martin Kove
Phoenix
Lara Harris
Joanna Ambler
Lindsey Ginter
Klinge
Nils Allen Stewart
Bad Dave
Duke Valenti
Bandit Boss
Michael Reid Davis
Hendrix
Robert Werhan
Frank
Patricia Skeriotis
Kurdish Woman
Jaime Pressly
Pre-Teen American Girl
Robert Pine
Special Agent Ranklin
Andre Mayers
Radar Man
Avner Garbi
Prof. Nasir Majdi
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 18, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Avi Nesher
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Hartov
- Original Score
- Roger Neill
- Original Title
- Mercenary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Conquistador Entertainment, Mahagonny Pictures, HBO, Argo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Avi Nesher
Steven Hartov, Avi Nesher
Roger Neill
Irek Hartowicz
Richard Trevor, Michael Schweitzer
Alona Abt, Pascal Borno, Avi Nesher, Tamir Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Avi Nesher
Director
Avi Nesher
Writer
Steven Hartov
Screenplay
Scott Leva
Stunt Coordinator
Roger Neill
Original Music Composer
Tami Mor
Costume Design
Richard Trevor
Editor
Alona Abt
Producer
Avi Nesher
Producer
Tamir Paul
Producer
Irek Hartowicz
Director of Photography
Michael Schweitzer
Editor
Gary Randall
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercenary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mercenary about?
Jonas Ambler is a rich businessman whose wife is killed by kidnappers, so he decides to get even. He hires a mercenary to find and kill the kidnappers. There's only one catch --- he wants to go with them.
Who directed Mercenary?
Mercenary was directed by Avi Nesher.
Who stars in Mercenary?
The principal cast of Mercenary includes Olivier Gruner, John Ritter, Robert Culp, Ed Lauter, Michael Zelniker.
When was Mercenary released and how long is it?
Mercenary was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Mercenary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mercenary was composed by Roger Neill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mercenary?
Mercenary holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).