Ransom
“Hijackers. Kidnappers. Killers. Only one man can stop them.”
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...
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Top Cast
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Sean Connery
Col. Nils Tahlvik
Ian McShane
Ray Petrie
Jeffry Wickham
Capt. Frank Barnes
Isabel Dean
Mrs Palmer
Robert Harris
Ambassador Palmer
James Maxwell
Bernhard
Harry Landis
Lookout Pilot
Alf Malland
Police Inspector
Christopher Ellison
Pete
William Fox
Ferris
Colin Prockter
Mike
Preston Lockwood
Brigadier Hislop
John Quentin
Martin Shepherd
John Cording
Bert
Richard Hampton
Joe
Kaare Kroppan
Donner
Frimann Falck Clausen
Schmidt
Knut M. Hansson
Matson
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Casper Wrede
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Wheeler
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Ransom
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Lion International, Rawley Film & Theatre, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Casper Wrede
Paul Wheeler
Jerry Goldsmith
Sven Nykvist
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Peter Rawley
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wheeler
Writer
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Editor
Peter Rawley
Producer
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Casper Wrede
Director
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ransom
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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 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...
Who directed Ransom?
Ransom was directed by Casper Wrede.
Who stars in Ransom?
The principal cast of Ransom includes Sean Connery, Ian McShane, Jeffry Wickham, Isabel Dean, Robert Harris.
When was Ransom released and how long is it?
Ransom was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Ransom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ransom was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ransom?
Ransom holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).