Rent Ransom (1996)
3.4 of 5 from 110 ratings
1h 56min
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- Synopsis:
- It's a parent's worst nightmare for business tycoon Tom Mullen as he gazes at a picture of his kidnapped son helplessly bound and gagged. To get his boy back, Mullen and his wife agree to deliver a multi-million dollar ransom to the kidnappers. But after the exchange erupts in a hail of gunfire, Mullen taken one final risk to ensure his child's safety and goes on national television with a shocking proposal. It's a gamble that could cost him his marriage, as well as the life of his son.
- Actors:
- Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise, Rene Russo, Brawley Nolte, Delroy Lindo, Lili Taylor, Liev Schreiber, Donnie Wahlberg, Evan Handler, Nancy Ticotin, Michael Gaston, Kevin Neil McCready, Paul Guilfoyle, Allen Bernstein, José Zúñiga, Dan Hedaya, Iraida Polanco, John Ortiz, Mike Hodge, Paul Geier
- Directors:
- Ron Howard
- Producers:
- Scot Rudin, Brian Grazer, B. Kipling Hagopian
- Writers:
- Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum
- Studio:
- Buena Vista
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Thrillers
- Collections:
- The Instant Expert's Guide to Ron Howard
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Reviews (2) of Ransom
Gripping - Ransom review by JD
Everything about it is good. The plot is original, not the ransom of a rich man's son but the twists and turns following this. Mel's acting is good, few could transfer the agony so strongly to the viewer. There are several sub-plots each compelling. The bad guy is so well played you cannot stop yourself hating him. Utterly captivating.
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great thriller - Ransom review by CP Customer
Saw this when it first came out thought it was great . Watched it again and it is still a great thriller. Great acting from the main actors in the film, and a good original story of kiddnapping a rich family's son and hold him for ransom. Good twists and turns and great story. Worth watching if you haven't seen it.
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