What is World for Ransom?
World for Ransom is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1954
- Release date
- Jan 31, 1954
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Thriller
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10
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World for Ransom is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Thriller.
Should you watch it?
“A detective races to stop a syndicate kidnapping a nuclear physicist in Singapore.”
- Atmospheric 1950s noir style
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse chase across Singapore
- Directed by Robert Aldrich
- The 82‑minute runtime leaves little room for deep character development
Watch it if you enjoy classic film‑noir thrillers with international intrigue.
The film’s tense kidnapping plot and period noir tone make it best suited for mature audiences.
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Who directed World for Ransom?
It was directed by Robert Aldrich.
When was World for Ransom released?
It premiered in the United States on January 31, 1954.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a film‑noir drama that incorporates action and thriller elements.
Who are the principal cast members?
The film stars Dan Duryea, Patric Knowles, Gene Lockhart, Reginald Denny and Nigel Bruce.
What is the basic premise of the story?
A private detective and British authorities pursue a crime syndicate that kidnaps a nuclear physicist in Singapore to sell him to the highest bidder.
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