The Ransom(1977)
The demand is simple...$5,000,000 or the whole town dies!
The Ransom 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.
The Ransom (1977) is a crime and thriller film directed by Richard Compton, released on April 29, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Oliver Reed, Deborah Raffin, James Mitchum and Stuart Whitman. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Compton
- Writers:
- John C. Broderick, Ronald Silkosky
- Producers:
- James V. Hart
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Correll
- Composer:
- Don Ellis
- Production:
- New World Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Ransom (1977) Trailer
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The Ransom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Oliver Reed
as Nick McCormick
Deborah Raffin
as Cindy Simmons
James Mitchum
as Tracker
Stuart Whitman
as William Whitaker
John Ireland
as Chief Haliburton
Paul Koslo
as Victor
- Julienne Wells
Julienne Wells
as Floozy
Kim Hopkins
as Allisa
- Arch Archambault
Arch Archambault
as Inspector Davey
Key crew
Directed by Richard Compton, written by John C. Broderick and Ronald Silkosky, produced by James V. Hart.
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The Ransom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Ransom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ransom online?
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The Ransom (1977) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ransom?
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The main cast of The Ransom (1977) includes Oliver Reed, Deborah Raffin, James Mitchum, Stuart Whitman and John Ireland. The film was directed by Richard Compton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ransom released?
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The Ransom was released on April 29, 1977 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Ransom worth watching?
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The Ransom (1977) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ransom?
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Yes. The official The Ransom trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.