---
title: "World for Ransom"
year: 1954
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/world-for-ransom-1954"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 28661
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# World for Ransom (1954) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/world-for-ransom-1954

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

World for Ransom is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Thriller.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A detective races to stop a syndicate kidnapping a nuclear physicist in Singapore."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 1950s noir style
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse chase across Singapore
- Directed by Robert Aldrich

### Caveats & Content Note
- The 82‑minute runtime leaves little room for deep character development
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s tense kidnapping plot and period noir tone make it best suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: noir, thriller, action, drama, suspense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed World for Ransom?
It was directed by Robert Aldrich.

### Q: When was World for Ransom released?
It premiered in the United States on January 31, 1954.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a film‑noir drama that incorporates action and thriller elements.

### Q: Who are the principal cast members?
The film stars Dan Duryea, Patric Knowles, Gene Lockhart, Reginald Denny and Nigel Bruce.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [World for Ransom — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28661)
- [World for Ransom - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_for_Ransom)
- [World for Ransom (1954) | Filmotéka | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/34387-world-for-ransom/filmoteka/)
- [World for Ransom (1954)](https://www.sms.cz/film/world-for-ransom)

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