Ransom
Synopsis
Joseph and Mathilda’s beautiful outdoor wedding is tragically interrupted when a group of thugs emerge from the bushes and take the bride hostage. A ransom fee of R100’000 is demanded from Joseph who scrapes together the last of his inheritance and, against the advice of his friends, sets out to pay the kidnappers off. The plot thickens when we learn that the mastermind is Joseph’s own brother, and when the groom is tragically stabbed trying to rescue his bride, landing him in hospital, it is up to Mathilda’s determined sister to save the day and unearth the truth behind the kidnapping in an effort to ultimately reunite the couple.
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- Director
- Tony Cunningham
- Original Title
- Ransom
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Cyesta Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Cunningham
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ransom
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What is Ransom about?
Joseph and Mathilda’s beautiful outdoor wedding is tragically interrupted when a group of thugs emerge from the bushes and take the bride hostage. A ransom fee of R100’000 is demanded from Joseph who scrapes together the last of his inheritance and, against the advice of his friends, sets out to pay the kidnappers off. The plot thickens when we learn that the mastermind is Joseph’s own brother, and when the groom is tragically stabbed trying to rescue his bride, landing him in hospital, it is up to Mathilda’s determined sister to save the day and unearth the truth behind the kidnapping in an effort to ultimately reunite the couple.
Who directed Ransom?
Ransom was directed by Tony Cunningham.
Who stars in Ransom?
The principal cast of Ransom includes Pepsi Mabizela, Vusi Gudazi, Thabi Makhathini, Max Mkhanazi.
When was Ransom released and how long is it?
Ransom was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.