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1996

Ransom

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

Credits

Director

Ron Howard

Producers

Scott Rudin , Todd Hallowell , Brian Grazer

Writers

Richard Price , Alexander Ignon

Cinematographer

Piotr Sobociński

Editors

Daniel P. Hanley , Mike Hill

Production Design

Michael Corenblith

Costume Design

Rita Ryack

Composer

James Horner

Castings

Jane Jenkins , Janet Hirshenson

Cast

Mel Gibson , Rene Russo , Gary Sinise , Delroy Lindo , Lili Taylor , Brawley Nolte , Liev Schreiber , Donnie Wahlberg , Evan Handler , Nancy Ticotin

Studios

Imagine Entertainment , Touchstone Pictures

Genres

Thriller Action

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

5
Ransom (1996) movie poster
Ransom (1996) movie poster
Ransom (1996) movie poster
Ransom (1996) movie poster
Ransom (1996) movie poster

Awards

0 wins, 1 nomination
Nom Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Mel Gibson 1997

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