Ransom (1974)
Ransom is a 1974 action movie directed by Casper Wrede, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Sean Connery, Ian McShane and Jeffry Wickham.
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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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...
When was Ransom released?
Ransom was released on 6 December 1974.
How long is Ransom?
Ransom runs 1h 35m.
Who made Ransom?
Ransom was directed by Casper Wrede.
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 as Ferris
- Colin Prockter as Mike
- Preston Lockwood as Brigadier Hislop