Ransom(1974)
Hijackers. Kidnappers. Killers. Only one man can stop them.
Ransom 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...
Ransom (1974) is a action, drama and thriller film directed by Casper Wrede, released on December 6, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Sean Connery, Ian McShane, Jeffry Wickham and Isabel Dean. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Casper Wrede
- Writers:
- Paul Wheeler
- Producers:
- Peter Rawley
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Lion International, Rawley Film & Theatre, British Lion Films
- Status:
- Released
Ransom (1974) Trailer
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Ransom / The Terrorists (1974) Original Trailer [HD]
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Ransom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sean Connery
as Col. Nils Tahlvik
Ian McShane
as Ray Petrie
Jeffry Wickham
as Capt. Frank Barnes
Isabel Dean
as Mrs Palmer
Robert Harris
as Ambassador Palmer
James Maxwell
as Bernhard
Harry Landis
as Lookout Pilot
Alf Malland
as Police Inspector
Christopher Ellison
as Pete
- William Fox
William Fox
as Ferris
- Colin Prockter
Colin Prockter
as Mike
- Preston Lockwood
Preston Lockwood
as Brigadier Hislop
Key crew
Directed by Casper Wrede, written by Paul Wheeler, produced by Peter Rawley.
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Ransom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 77 ratings.
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Ransom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ransom online?
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Ransom (1974) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ransom?
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The main cast of Ransom (1974) includes Sean Connery, Ian McShane, Jeffry Wickham, Isabel Dean and Robert Harris. The film was directed by Casper Wrede. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ransom released?
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Ransom was released on December 6, 1974 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Ransom worth watching?
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Ransom (1974) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ransom?
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Yes. The official Ransom trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.