When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
Cast: Mel Gibson, Rene Russo
Crew: Ron Howard (Director), Piotr Sobocinski Jr (Director of Photography)
Rating: MA (Australia)
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
Release Dates: 08 Nov 1996 (India)
Did you know? Alec Baldwin was Ron Howard's first choice for the role of Jimmy Shaker, but he turned it down due to the sinister nature of the character, as well as the film's theme of endangering a child. Read More
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
English
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
1.85:1 (Flat)
Stereoscopy:
No
Trivia:
This film's original story came from a 1954 episode of The United States Steel Hour titled "Fearful Decision".
Alec Baldwin was Ron Howard's first choice for the role of Jimmy Shaker, but he turned it down due to the sinister nature of the character, as well as the film's theme of endangering a child.
Mel Gibson needed an emergency appendectomy during filming, which delayed production by a few days.
Alec Baldwin was Ron Howard's first choice for the role of Jimmy Shaker, but he turned it down due to the sinister nature of the character, as well as the film's theme of endangering a child.
Mel Gibson needed an emergency appendectomy during filming, which delayed production by a few days.
