The Terrorists (II) (1974)
"Ransom" (original title)

A gang of hijackers led by Ian McShane seize a British plane as it is landing in Scandinavia. Ruthless military police chief Colonel Tahlvik is assigned to rescue the plane and it's ... See full summary »

Director:

Caspar Wrede

Writer:

Paul Wheeler

Stars:

Sean Connery, Ian McShane, Jeffrey Wickham

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Connery	...	Col. Nils Tahlvik
Ian McShane	...	Ray Petrie
Jeffrey Wickham	...	Capt. Frank Barnes (as Jeffry Wickham)
Isabel Dean	...	Mrs. Palmer
John Quentin	...	Martin Shepherd
Robert Harris	...	Ambassador Palmer
James Maxwell	...	Bernhard
William Fox	...	Ferris
Harry Landis	...	Lookout Pilot - George Rawlings
Norman Bristow	...	Capt. Denver
John Cording	...	Bert
Christopher Ellison	...	Pete
Richard Hampton	...	Joe
Preston Lockwood	...	Brigadier Hislop
Karen Maxwell	...	Eva

Storyline

A gang of hijackers led by Ian McShane seize a British plane as it is landing in Scandinavia. Ruthless military police chief Colonel Tahlvik is assigned to rescue the plane and it's passengers. But he must also deal with the problem of the British Ambassador, whose residence has been seized by a second group of terrorists.

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Plot Keywords:

ambassador | hijacking | terrorism | kidnapping | opening action scene | 

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Taglines:

SKYJACK. KIDNAP. A time-bomb of suspense has started ticking. Two nations are being held for ransom and... Sean Connery is the agent who takes on The Terrorists

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 1975 (Norway)

Also Known As:

The Terrorists

Filming Locations:

Oslo, Norway

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lion International, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Rwaley Film & Theatre

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Quentin is dubbed by Robert Lang

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Quotes

Nils Tahlvik: National security becomes a farce if we throw away the rule of law.

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Connections

Referenced in Casper och den förbjudna filmen (2009)

User Reviews

fine 1970s thriller with GREAT Jerry Goldsmith score

I cannot believe the negative comments I am reading here. This is a complex, atmospheric and well-acted thriller, which fully captures the 1970s atmosphere of European terrorism, fashion and mannerisms.

The photography is stunning of the Norwegian snowbound landscapes, and Sean Connery gives one of his best performances.

And to cap it all there is a great - and I mean GREAT score by Jerry Goldsmith, one of this best.

Check the scene of the plane chase through the mountains, also the stylish montage of scenes involving London being struck by terrorism in the opening credits and the way the photofit of the terrorist leader gradually appears.

Goldsmith's score is so good, it is worth watching for that alone!