Ransom (1974)
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Sean Connery stars in Caspar Wrede's hostage melodrama, featuring lustrous cinematography by Sven Nykvist. A group of terrorists hijack an airplane and hold the passengers at bay until political prisoners are released. Sent in to stop them is Scandinavian government agent Nils Tahlvik (Sean Connery). The ensuing battle-of-wills gives the terrorists the edge. But when they try to make it out of the country, Nils is after them in hot pursuit. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sean Connery, Ian McShane, (more)
- Director(s):
- Caspar Wrede
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Ransom
Sean Connery stars in Caspar Wrede's hostage melodrama, featuring lustrous cinematography by Sven Nykvist. A group of terrorists hijack an airplane and hold the passengers at bay until political prisoners are released. Sent in to stop them is Scandinavian government agent Nils Tahlvik (Sean Connery). The ensuing battle-of-wills gives the terrorists the edge. But when they try to make it out of the country, Nils is after them in hot pursuit. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 88 mins
Complete Cast of Ransom
- Sean Connery - Nils Tahlvik
- Norman Bristow - Capt. Denver
- Isabel Dean - Mrs. Palmer
- Richard Hampton - Joe
- Harry Landis - Lookout Pilot
- John Quentin - Shepherd
- Kaare Kroppan - Donner
- Kare Wicklund - Male Housekeeper
- Inger Heidal
- Knut Wigert - Polson
- Alf Malland - Police Inspector
- Knut Hansson - Matson
- Ian McShane - Petrie
- John Cording - Bert
- William Fox - Ferris
- Robert Harris - Palmer
- James Maxwell - Bernhard
- Jeffry Wickham - Barnes
- Noeste Schwab - Female Housekeeper
- Froeydis Damslora
- Sven Aune - Second Pilot
- Richard Harris - Gerald Palmer
- Preston Lockwood - Hislop
- Director(s):
- Caspar Wrede
- Writer(s):
- Paul Wheeler
- Producer(s):
- Peter Rawley
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Violence, Questionable for Children, Adult Language)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
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