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Ransom!

Ransom!

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1956 1h 49m7.2

Ransom!

“When that phone rings --”

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A wealthy business man stuns his wife and town with a televised response to his son's kidnappers.

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DirectorAlex Segal
ScreenplayCyril Hume, Richard Maibaum
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 24, 1956
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 49m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.0 / 10
Votes34
GenresCrime, Drama, Thriller
StudioMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Ransom!
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Photos5

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Cast

Glenn Ford

Glenn Ford

David G. 'Dave' Stannard

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Edith Stannard

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen

Charlie Telfer

Juano Hernández

Juano Hernández

Jesse Chapman aka Uncle Jesse

Robert Keith

Robert Keith

Police Chief Jim Backett

Richard Gaines

Richard Gaines

Langly

Mabel Albertson

Mabel Albertson

Mrs. Partridge

Alexander Scourby

Alexander Scourby

Dr. Paul Y. Gorman

Lori March

Lori March

Elizabeth Stannard

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Bobby Clark

Andrew "Andy" Stannard

Robert Burton

Robert Burton

Sheriff Jake Kessing

Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore

Shirley Lorraine

Ainslie Pryor

Ainslie Pryor

Al Stannard

Olan Soule

Olan Soule

Bank Clerk

Charles Herbert

Charles Herbert

Butchie Ritter

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Art Lewis

Newsman

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

Sgt. Wenzel

Peter Adams

Peter Adams

George Portalis (uncredited)

Paul Brinegar

Paul Brinegar

Bank Clerk (uncredited)

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Jack Daly

Sidewalk Onlooker (uncredited)

George Dunn

George Dunn

Bank Clerk (uncredited)

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Jack Gargan

Chauffeur (uncredited)

Sol Gorss

Sol Gorss

Officer (uncredited)

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Alan Harris

Telephone Employee (uncredited)

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Billy Nelson

Angry Man in Fight (uncredited)

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Hal Taggart

Sidewalk Onlooker (uncredited)

Leon Tyler

Leon Tyler

TV Assistant Director (uncredited)

Dale Van Sickel

Dale Van Sickel

Policeman in Phone Booth (uncredited)

Allen Jaffe

Allen Jaffe

Townsman (uncredited)

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James Conaty

Bank Teller (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

Franklyn Farnum

Townsman in Crowd (uncredited)

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George Ford

Guard (uncredited)

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Sig Frohlich

Good Humor Man (uncredited)

Duane Grey

Duane Grey

Cop (uncredited)

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Sam Harris

Townsman in Crowd (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ransom!

Where can I watch Ransom!?

Ransom! (1956) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Ransom! about?

A wealthy business man stuns his wife and town with a televised response to his son's kidnappers.

Who directed Ransom!?

Ransom! (1956) was directed by Alex Segal. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 49m, rated 7.2/10.

How long is Ransom!?

Ransom! runs 1h 49m (109 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.2/10 from 34 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is Ransom! worth watching?

Ransom! is rated 7.2/10 by 34 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.