Movie: Ransom!
Top 10 Billed Cast
David G. 'Dave' Stannard
Edith Stannard
Charlie Telfer
Jesse Chapman aka Uncle Jesse
Police Chief Jim Backett
Langly
Mrs. Partridge
Dr. Paul Y. Gorman
Elizabeth Stannard
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Overview
A wealthy business man stuns his wife and town with a televised response to his son's kidnappers.
Release Date
1956-01-24
Average
7.2
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
When that phone rings --
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