Rent Ronin (1998)
3.7 of 5 from 252 ratings
1h 57min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- The Cold War may be over but at the forefront of the new world is a group of covert mercenaries whose skills in surveillance, reconnaissance and attack are for sale to the highest bidder. Five of these operatives, known as Ronin, are assembled in Paris by a mysterious client for a dangerous mission: steal a top-secret briefcase. What seems to be a straight-forward assignment soon becomes a deadly pursuit as other underworld organisations vie for the same prize. Betrayer becomes betrayed as the film reaches its shattering climax.
- Actors:
- Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård, Sean Bean, Skipp Sudduth, Michael Lonsdale, Jan Tríska, Jonathan Pryce, Ron Perkins, Féodor Atkine, Katarina Witt, Bernard Bloch, Dominic Gugliametti, Alan Beckworth, Daniel Breton, Amidou, Tolsty, Gérard Moulévrier, Lionel Vitrant
- Directors:
- John Frankenheimer
- Producers:
- Frank Mancuso Jr
- Narrated By:
- Chuck Riley
- Creators:
- Robert De Niro, Anthea Askey
- Writers:
- J.D. Zeik, David Mamet
- Studio:
- MGM
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Thrillers
- Collections:
- Action & Adventure, The Best Car Chase Films
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 24/12/2007
- Run Time:
- 120 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Italian DTS 5.1, Spanish DTS 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Danish, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- Trailers
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 01/04/2024
- Run Time:
- 121 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.39:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Audio Commentary by Director John Frankenheimer
- Theatrical Trailer
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Reviews (3) of Ronin
Up to Speed - Ronin review by ED
Ignore the slightly preposterous Japanese rubric of 'Ronin' (or samurai without masters) being applied to mercenaries and thieves for hire in France, and enjoy this for it is: a rip-roaring thriller with an amoral heart. There is a suitcase to be stolen and de Niro and Jean Reno, among others, are the men for it. Their employers are the IRA and their opponents, the Russian mafia. Cue mayhem across Paris and the South of France, with enough collateral damage for a small war. The director John Frankenheimer is not afraid to go for the jugular, and piles one set piece on another, the most jaw dropping being a car chase against the flow of traffic on Paris' peripharique. Excellent performances from the two leads, and thoroughly nasty support from Stellan Skarsgard and Jonathan Pryce.
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Fasten You're Seat Belt! - Ronin review by Spoons
Ronin contains two of the most explosive car chases ever filmed, no CGI here just breathtaking stunt work and brilliant film making. Couple this with a fantastic cast, terrific story line, beautiful European locations and you have an action thriller that is second to none.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Great Action Thriller - Ronin review by GI
Ronin is an exciting action thriller from director John Frankenheimer who is often forgotten when discussing great action directors. Shot in a muted palette and set in France the film has a European arthouse feel to it that results in it having a serious edge. It certainly is a tense and gritty film and with a fantastic cast. Five disavowed agents and mercenaries are recruited by Deirdre (Natascha McElhone) to steal a mysterious case from a man protected by heavy security. The five include Robert De Niro who plays Sam, a former CIA operative, Jean Reno as underground fixer Vincent, Stellan Skarsgård is Gregor, a former KGB man, Skipp Sidduth is Larry, a top class driver and Sean Bean plays Spence, a former British soldier. It appears that some of these men have their own agendas and the case (the contents of which are never revealed making it the quintessential 'MacGuffin') is coveted by some Russian gangsters and the IRA, of which Deirdre is a member. The team faces some really difficult choices as their plans get thwarted along the way in an engrossing plot that twists and turns. There's some fantastic car chases and set piece gun battles and they are very realistically executed. This is film that has Bondian and Bourne style action, indeed there's a subtle reference to the world of Jason Bourne if you are familiar with the novels and it's all round a riveting watch. The film's conclusion feels a bit too contrived and the plot relies on some startling coincidences and simplified exposition but overall it's an entertaining treat. Support cast of Jonathan Pryce and Micheal Lonsdale just ensure the quality of this all the more. Definitely a film to check out if you've never seen it.
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