The Ransom
“The demand is simple...$5,000,000 or the whole town dies!”
Synopsis
A Native American travels around a resort town, murdering cops and rich people with a high-powered crossbow, while demanding that the town's richest residents pay him money to stop the killings.
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Maniac / Assault in Paradise (1977) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Compton
- Screenplay & Story
- John C. Broderick, Ronald Silkosky
- Original Score
- Don Ellis
- Original Title
- The Ransom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Compton
John C. Broderick, Ronald Silkosky
Don Ellis
Charles Correll
Tina Hirsch
James V. Hart
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Compton
Director
John C. Broderick
Screenplay
Ronald Silkosky
Screenplay
Tina Hirsch
Editor
Don Ellis
Original Music Composer
James V. Hart
Producer
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ransom
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What is The Ransom about?
A Native American travels around a resort town, murdering cops and rich people with a high-powered crossbow, while demanding that the town's richest residents pay him money to stop the killings.
Who directed The Ransom?
The Ransom was directed by Richard Compton.
Who stars in The Ransom?
The principal cast of The Ransom includes Oliver Reed, Deborah Raffin, James Mitchum, Stuart Whitman, John Ireland.
When was The Ransom released and how long is it?
The Ransom was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ransom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ransom was composed by Don Ellis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ransom?
The Ransom holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).