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Ransom

1996-11-08 · 121 min · ★ 6.7

Action · Thriller

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

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Directors
Ron Howard
Production companies
Touchstone Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 80,000,000
Revenue
USD 309,492,681

Top Cast

Mel GibsonMel GibsonTom Mullen
Rene RussoRene RussoKatherine Mullen
Gary SiniseGary SiniseDet. Jimmy Shaker
Delroy LindoDelroy LindoAgent Lonnie Hawkins
Lili TaylorLili TaylorMaris
Brawley NolteBrawley NolteSean Mullen
Liev SchreiberLiev SchreiberClark Barnes
Donnie WahlbergDonnie WahlbergCubby Barnes
Evan HandlerEvan HandlerMiles Roberts
Nancy TicotinNancy TicotinAgent Kimba Welch
Michael GastonMichael GastonAgent Jack Sickler
Kevin Neil McCreadyKevin Neil McCreadyAgent Paul Rhodes
José ZúñigaJosé ZúñigaDavid Torres
Dan HedayaDan HedayaJackie Brown
Allen BernsteinBob Stone
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleWallace
Iraida PolancoFatima
John OrtizJohn OrtizRoberto
A.J. BenzaReporter Guest
Peter Anthony TambakisPeter Anthony TambakisNelson

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