The_Ransom_(1977_film)

<i>The Ransom</i> (1977 film)

The Ransom (1977 film)

1977 American thriller film directed by Richard Compton

The Ransom is a 1977 American thriller film directed by Richard Compton and starring Oliver Reed, Deborah Raffin, Stuart Whitman and James Mitchum.[1] It is also known by the alternative titles Assault in Paradise and Maniac.

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Plot

Cast

Production

In a 1978 interview with the Los Angeles Times, co-screenwriter Ronald Silkosky said that the film had been heavily trimmed by New World Pictures prior to release.

Release

The film was rereleased several times with titles such as Assault in Paradise, Maniac, The Town That Cried Terror and Night Hunter.

An extended 104-minute alternate version is included as a bonus feature on the Blu-ray disc release of the film by Code Red.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Phillips & Vincendeau p.409
  2. [2]
    "TEMPLE OF SCHLOCK: Movie Ad of the Week: The Many Faces of RANSOM (1977)". 12 February 2017.

Bibliography

  • Alastair Phillips & Ginette Vincendeau. Journeys of desire: European actors in Hollywood : a critical companion. BFI, 2006.


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