'Ransom' (1975) – Casper Wrede.

Arguably one of the swarthy megastar's less documented performances, regarded by some as a lesser work in Mr. Connery's estimable cannon of theatrical excellence. Capable director, Casper Wrede's tremendously exciting, rivet-tight, jet streamed skyjack thriller 'Ransom' remains robustly written, high-wire taut, top flight 70s entertainment. Notoriously hard-line head of security, Nils Tahlvik (Sean Connery) zero tolerance approach to hostage negotiation, and his stubborn unwillingness to acquiesce to the terrorists demands uncomfortably makes him a marked man! 

A dynamic hero, bullheaded, Tahlvik faces censure from his superiors, and copes with the palpable threat of twitchy, well-organised, heavily armed hijackers with a steely resolve. Pacy, and excitingly dramatized, Ransom concludes deftly with a satisfying twist! Casper Wrede's incendiary action/thriller 'Ransom' has aged remarkably well, having compelling performances, muscular action, fine photography by legendary D.O.P, Sven Nykvist, and another exemplary score by maestro, Jerry Goldsmith. The beautifully restored Network Blu-ray should deservedly draw more attention to this explosive, nerve-terrorizing Hostage thriller.