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Ransom

A wealthy airline owner shocks the world when he goes on live television and refuses to pay the ransom demanded by his beloved nine-year-old son's kidnappers, instead offering a bounty on their heads. Mel Gibson stars with Rene Russo and Gary Sinise in this taut thriller.

Story by: Cyril Hume and

Story by: Richard Maibaum

Screenplay by: Richard Price and

Screenplay by: Alexander Ignon

Directed by: Ron Howard

Duration: 122 mins

Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thrillers

Advisories: Graphic Language, Graphic Violence, Adult Content

Rating: R

Audio Format: Surround Sound, Dolby Digital 5.1, English/Spanish

Video Format: HDTV, Closed Captioning

ActorCharacter
Mel Gibson Tom Mullen
Rene Russo Kate Mullen
Brawley Nolte Sean Mullen
Gary Sinise Det. Jimmy Shaker
Delroy Lindo Agent Lonnie Hawkins
Lili Taylor Maris Conner
Liev Schreiber Clark Barnes
Donnie Wahlberg Cubby Barnes
Evan Handler Miles Roberts
Nancy Ticotin Agent Kimba Welch
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