Ransom

MA 15+
2h 1m
1996
6.669 /10 (1,992)

Someone is going to pay.

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1996-11-08

Top Billed Cast

Mel Gibson

Tom Mullen

Rene Russo

Katherine Mullen

Gary Sinise

Det. Jimmy Shaker

Delroy Lindo

Agent Lonnie Hawkins

Lili Taylor

Maris

Brawley Nolte

Sean Mullen

Liev Schreiber

Clark Barnes

Donnie Wahlberg

Cubby Barnes

Evan Handler

Miles Roberts

Nancy Ticotin

Agent Kimba Welch

Michael Gaston

Agent Jack Sickler

Kevin Neil McCready

Agent Paul Rhodes

José Zúñiga

David Torres

Dan Hedaya

Jackie Brown

Allen Bernstein

Bob Stone

Paul Guilfoyle

Wallace

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