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Ronin (1998)

“Anyone is an enemy for a price.”

7.0/10 · 2,794 votes 2h 2m r ActionThrillerCrime

#43 of 123 films from 1998 #607 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Frankenheimer · Written by David Mamet, J. D. Zeik

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Overview

A briefcase with undisclosed contents – sought by Irish terrorists and the Russian mob – makes its way into criminals' hands. An Irish liaison assembles a squad of mercenaries, or 'ronin', and gives them the thorny task of recovering the case.

Cast

Robert De Niroas Sam
Jean Renoas Vincent
Natascha McElhoneas Deirdre
Stellan Skarsgårdas Gregor
Skipp Sudduthas Larry
Jonathan Pryceas Seamus O'Rourke
Sean Beanas Spence
Michael Lonsdaleas Jean-Pierre
Féodor Atkineas Mikhi
Katarina Wittas Natacha Kirilova
Ron Perkinsas Man with the Newspaper
Daniel Bretonas Sergi's Accomplice
Amidouas Man at Exchange
Jan Třískaas Dapper Gent

Facts

Release dateSeptember 25, 1998
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) — longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$70,692,101 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt0122690

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Questions

How long is Ronin?
Ronin runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Ronin worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 2,794 votes, which places it #43 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 66%) and #607 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Ronin?
Ronin was directed by John Frankenheimer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Manchurian Candidate (1962), Reindeer Games (2000), The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996).
Who stars in Ronin?
Robert De Niro as Sam; Jean Reno as Vincent; Natascha McElhone as Deirdre; Stellan Skarsgård as Gregor; Skipp Sudduth as Larry; Jonathan Pryce as Seamus O'Rourke.
What is Ronin rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ronin?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1424.

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