Ransom


1h 37m 1974

Brief Synopsis

A gang of hijackers led by Ian McShane seize a British plane as it is landing in Scandinavia. Ruthless military police chief Colonel Tahlvik (Sean Connery) is assigned to rescue the plane and it's passengers. But he must also deal with the problem of the British Ambassador, whose residence has been seized by a second group of terrorists.

Film Details

Also Known As
Double Ransom, Terrorists, The
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Drama
Political
Release Date
1974

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1

Synopsis

A gang of hijackers led by Ian McShane seize a British plane as it is landing in Scandinavia. Ruthless military police chief Colonel Tahlvik (Sean Connery) is assigned to rescue the plane and it's passengers. But he must also deal with the problem of the British Ambassador, whose residence has been seized by a second group of terrorists.

Film Details

Also Known As
Double Ransom, Terrorists, The
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Drama
Political
Release Date
1974

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1

Quotes

National security becomes a farce if we throw away the rule of law.
- Nils Tahlvik

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1974

Released in United States 1974