The Ransom
1977, English. Directed by Richard Compton.
The demand is simple...$5,000,000 or the whole town dies!
A Native American travels around a resort town, murdering cops and rich people with a high-powered crossbow, while demanding that the town's richest residents pay him money to stop the killings.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Ransom is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Details
- Released
- 29 April 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John C. Broderick, Ronald Silkosky
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How long is The Ransom?
The Ransom runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Ransom parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ransom is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Ransom on?
The Ransom is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ransom?
If you liked The Ransom, try Nick of Time, The Seven-Ups, The Quiller Memorandum.
Who directed The Ransom?
The Ransom (1977) was directed by Richard Compton and stars Oliver Reed, Deborah Raffin, James Mitchum.