The Terrorists | 
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Director: Caspar Wrede
Actors: Sean Connery, Ian Mcshane, Isabel Dean, John Quentin, Robert Harris
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 12222
Format: Thx, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 88
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D2220009D
UPC: 024543100096
EAN: 0024543100096
ASIN: B0000DFXV9
Theatrical Release Date: 1974
Release Date: December 16, 2003
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Description
Sean Connery as a Scandinavian security chief who must find and rescue a British ambassador smuggled into his country. Ian mcshane is the bad guy.
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 0-0-Sven July 5, 2008
In this 70s international thriller Sean's not the only heavy hitter on board -- Jerry Goldsmith scores and it's shot by Sven Nyqust. The pictures not bad -- Sean's temperament fits the bleak Scandinavian setting -- you can imagine him in the role of Martin Beck. (Although the cynical twist at the end does render his character a bit of a hothead.)
An efficient Saturday night thriller January 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Caspar Wrede's Ransom (retitled The Terrorists in the USA) is an entertaining enough cat-and-mouse yarn from 1975 if you have an hour and a half to spare, helped immensely by a commanding performance by Sean Connery as the Scandinavian security chief having to deal with a hostage crisis and an airplane hijacking by Ian McShane's terrorist. There are some neat plot twists, Sven Nykvist's cinematography makes good use of the snowbound locations and there's a strong Jerry Goldsmith score that helps drive the film along nicely, although it is rather disconcerting to hear John Quentin speaking with Malcolm Terris' voice in a particularly noticeable bit of dubbing. All in all, an efficient Saturday night thriller that doesn't aim high but does deliver.
 A rare find December 4, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Decided to get the little unknown films where our favorite start, Sean Connery is involved. The Tterrorists is a rare find. Sean Connery plays the part of the head of security and has to get involved with terrorists demanding much in exchange for the hostages they are holding, a British Ambassador and his servants.
To make matters worse, the Ambassador has a heart condition. As the plot develops, we see Connery determined to make sure the terrorists do not get away with their demands. Connery soon finds out that not all is what it seems, for there are many involved in their own games. The end of the movie is rather interesting. We highly recommend this thriller, especially if you like Sean Connery as much as we do!
Interesting until perverse ending November 5, 2007
I like this sort of film, which has extended bouts of dialog to create a genuine plot, along with a decent amount of action, just to keep it exciting. This film has that 60's British feel to it, although it was made in 1975 and set in Norway.
(warning ending slightly revealed next) The only thing I thought was wrong with this film was a rather perverse ending. Connery was set up to be the "fixer" of problems others created, but in the end, it seemed like the plan was going well, but Connery bungled it, causing someone to get killed, all in the name of some ambiguous "higher" morality.
High on acting-low on suspense May 21, 2007
While the production all-in-all was pretty good, performances by an all british cast competent, the DVD is slightly disappointing in that it lacks the snap and digital sparkle of many newer releases. It is presented in a 1:33 aspect ratio, it lacks image enhancement values and the soundtrack is very weak-kneed. I enjoy viewing the movie, but it just fall way-short of many other offerings...if it wasn't for Sean Connery, I'd send it back.
shullcat2003
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