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Budget. $1,003,000 [ 1 ] Box office. $2,172,000 [ 1 ][ 2 ] Ransom! is a 1956 American crime drama film about the kidnapping of the son of a wealthy couple. Written by Richard Maibaum and Cyril Hume, the film is based on a popular 1954 episode of The United States Steel Hour titled "Fearful Decision" starring Ralph Bellamy.
Paul Maibaum. Cinematographer: Sons of Anarchy. Paul Maibaum is the younger son of screenwriter Richard Maibaum (writer of 13 James Bond screenplays). He graduated from USC School of Cinema (B.A.). Upon graduation he immediately found work as a film loader working for Director of Photography Michael P. Joyce at his company Filmart.
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Paul Maibaum. Cinematographer: Sons of Anarchy. Paul Maibaum is the younger son of screenwriter Richard Maibaum (writer of 13 James Bond screenplays). He graduated from USC School of Cinema (B.A.). Upon graduation he immediately found work as a film loader working for Director of Photography Michael P. Joyce at his company Filmart. He stayed at Filmart working with other aspiring cameramen ...
Jan 27, 2021 · Written by Richard Maibaum and Cyril Hume, the story is based on a popular episode of The United States Steel Hour, titled “Fearful Decision,” which aired in 1954 and starred Ralph Bellamy. Directed by stage and television veteran Don Segal, the film stars Glenn Ford, Donna Reed, and Leslie Nielsen (in his debut film)
Duration. 1h 49m. Film Length. 9,163ft. Wealthy businessman David G. Stannard enjoys a content home life in the quiet town of Freeport with his wife Edith and their only son Andy. One morning, David is so touched by Andy's mischievousness when the boy steals the household bed slats to make a fort that he agrees to come home early from his work ...
- Alex Segal, Joel Freeman
- Glenn Ford
Sep 19, 2024 · Ransom! is a tense drama directed by Alex Segal and starring Glenn Ford and Donna Reed. The film follows the ordeal of a wealthy family whose young son is kidnapped. Faced with the kidnappers' demands, the father defies conventional wisdom, leading to a dramatic standoff and ethical dilemma. This 1956 release delves into themes of parental ...
Aug 5, 2019 · Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz. This tense psychological thriller is based on the 1954 TV play “Fearful Decision” by Cyril Hume and Richard Maibaum, which starred Ralph Bellamy as the father. It was remade in 1996 by Ron Howard and starred Mel Gibson. Director Alex Segal (“Harlow”), who directed it on TV, does a fine job intransferringit ...
