Action ·Thriller · United States of America · 1996 · 2h 1m

Ransom

Ransom poster
Director
Ron Howard
Cast
Mel Gibson as Tom Mullen Rene Russo as Katherine Mullen Gary Sinise as Det. Jimmy Shaker Delroy Lindo as Agent Lonnie Hawkins Lili Taylor as Maris Brawley Nolte as Sean Mullen
Crew
Piotr Sobociński — Director of Photography Daniel P. Hanley — Editor Mike Hill — Editor James Horner — Original Music Composer Richard Price — Screenplay Alexander Ignon — Screenplay
Tagline

Someone is going to pay.

Synopsis

When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.

Trailer Ransom — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
ransomloss of loved onehostageyellow pressfbibaby-snatchingpolice corruptionterrorismmillionairechild kidnappingnegotiator
Key Collaborators
Ron Howard Director Piotr Sobociński Director of Photography Daniel P. Hanley Editor Mike Hill Editor James Horner Original Music Composer Richard Price Screenplay Alexander Ignon Screenplay Scott Rudin Producer Brian Grazer Producer Kip Hagopian Producer Michael Corenblith Production Design Rita Ryack Costume Design
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