What is Ronin?
Ronin is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 25, 1998
- Studios
- United Artists, FGM Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Crime
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Overview
Ronin is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, FGM Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A high‑stakes chase for a mysterious briefcase pits mercenaries against terrorists and mobsters.”
- Directed by veteran filmmaker John Frankenheimer
- Features an ensemble cast led by Robert De Niro and Jean Reno
- Atmospheric neo‑noir style with intense action sequences
- Violent and complex, may not suit viewers seeking light entertainment
Watch it if you enjoy tightly plotted thrillers with skilled mercenary ensembles and high‑octane chases.
The film contains mature violence and tense themes, making it unsuitable for young children.
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What does the title "Ronin" refer to?
It references the Japanese term for masterless samurai, applied to modern mercenaries in the film.
Who directed Ronin?
The film was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Which actors headline the cast?
Robert De Niro and Jean Reno are among the leading performers.
What genre best describes the movie?
It is classified as a neo‑noir action thriller.
What is the basic premise of the story?
An Irish liaison hires a team of mercenaries to retrieve a briefcase coveted by terrorists and the Russian mob.
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