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Ransom Special Edition
English/French DVD

In this action-thriller, Academy Award®-winning superstar Mel Gibson (Best Director, BRAVEHEART, 1995) is Tom Mullen, a wealthy executive whose charmed life is suddenly shattered when his young son is abducted and held for ransom by a gang of ruthless criminals! That's when Mullen defies the experts and takes matters into his own hands ... boldly turning the tables on the kidnappers in a last-chance effort to rescue the boy! A critically acclaimed smash from Academy Award®-winning director Ron Howard (A BEAUTIFUL MIND, 2001) that features Rene Russo (THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR) and Gary Sinise (THE HUMAN STAIN) in an excellent supporting cast -- you'll find RANSOM pays off big with unpredictable twists and unstoppable excitement!

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Cast:
Tom Mullen Mel Gibson
Kate Mullen Rene Russo
Sean Mullen Brawley Nolte
Wallace Paul Guilfoyle
Jimmy Shaker Gary Sinise
Jackie Brown Dan Hedaya
Agent Jack Sickler Michael Gaston
Agent Lonnie Hawkins Delroy Lindo
Maris Connor Lili Taylor
Clark Barnes Liev Schreiber
Cubby Barnes Donnie Wahlberg
Miles Roberts Evan Handler
Agent Kimba Welch Nancy Ticotin
David Torres Jose Zuniga
 
Directed By:
Piotr Sobocinski
Ron Howard
 
Written By:
Richard Price
Alexander Ignon
 

Theatrical Release Date(s): 1996
Studio: Touchstone Home Entertainment
U.S. Rating: R
For graphic bloody violence and strong language
Canadian Rating: 14A
Approximate Run Time: 121 minutes
Genre: Drama
Bonus Feature(s):
• Extensive Deleted Scenes
• "What Would You Do?" Featurette With Cast & Crew
• Commentary With Director Ron Howard
• Captivating Behind-The-Scenes Special With Cast And Filmmakers
• International Theatrical Trailer
Technical Specifications:
Not All Technical Specifications Apply To All Elements
• Color
• 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
• Region 1
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
• Spanish Subtitles
Language(s): English, French
UPC: 786936232981
ISBN: 0-7888-5084-9