Ransom (1974)
Overview
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...
Where to watch Ransom
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT, Moviecult | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD | Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
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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... Ransom is a Action, Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1974-12-06, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Ransom worth watching?
TMDB users rate Ransom 5.5 out of 10 from 77 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Ransom?
In Germany, Ransom streams on Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT and Moviecult and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
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
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Sources
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