The Ransom_
"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.
Starring
Oliver Reed, Deborah Raffin, James Mitchum
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
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Year context
The Ransom was released 49 years ago in 1977.
Overview
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 resident...
The Ransom is a Crime, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (9)
Oliver Reed
Nick McCormick
Deborah Raffin
Cindy Simmons
James Mitchum
Tracker
Stuart Whitman
William Whitaker
John Ireland
Chief Haliburton
Paul Koslo
Victor
JW
Julienne Wells
Floozy
Kim Hopkins
Allisa
AA
Arch Archambault
Inspector Davey
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Ransom about?
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.
How long is The Ransom?
The Ransom has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Ransom?
The cast of The Ransom includes Oliver Reed, Deborah Raffin, James Mitchum, Stuart Whitman, John Ireland.
What is the rating of The Ransom?
The Ransom has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Thriller