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Ransom!
This Filipino action thriller concerns a crime syndicate which specializes in holding people for ransom. Their most recent foray into crime succeeds in two cases but runs into difficulties when the kidnappers rape the daughter of their latest victim, a doctor. The doctor enlists the help of police Captain Alvaran (Joseph Estrada), who hunts the villains down with the able support of his loving wife.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy businessman's young son is kidnapped and held for ransom. As the police investigation intensifies and the kidnappers become more desperate, the father is forced to confront his own past and the moral compromises he has made. The situation escalates into a tense cat-and-mouse game with lives hanging in the balance.
Critical Reception
Ransom! received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Richard Crenna and Jack Elam. Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but the film was generally seen as a competent and engaging thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful narrative and tense pacing.
Richard Crenna's performance as the conflicted father was a standout.
Some critics noted a familiar, albeit well-executed, plot structure.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada, which provided a stark and fitting backdrop for the suspenseful narrative.
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