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The Terrorists
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543100096
Format: THX, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
MPN: D2220009D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 16, 2003
Running Time: 88 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1974
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Editorial Review:
Sean Connery as a Scandinavian security chief who must find and rescue a British ambassador smuggled into his country. Ian mcshane is the bad guy.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - 0-0-Sven
In this 70s international thriller Sean's not the only heavey hitter on board -- Jerry Goldsmith scores and it's shot by Sven Nyqust. The pictures not bad -- Sean's temperament fits the bleak Scandinavian setting -- you can imagine him in the role of Martin Beck. (Although the cynical twist at the end does render his character a bit of a hothead.)
Rating: - An efficient Saturday night thriller
Caspar Wrede's Ransom (retitled The Terrorists in the USA) is an entertaining enough cat-and-mouse yarn from 1975 if you have an hour and a half to spare, helped immensely by a commanding performance by Sean Connery as the Scandinavian security chief having to deal with a hostage crisis and an airplane hijacking by Ian McShane's terrorist. There are some neat plot twists, Sven Nykvist's cinematography makes good use of the snowbound locations and there's a strong Jerry Goldsmith score that helps ... Read More
Rating:  - A rare find
Decided to get the little unknown films where our favorite start, Sean Connery is involved. The Tterrorists is a rare find. Sean Connery plays the part of the head of security and has to get involved with terrorists demanding much in exchange for the hostages they are holding, a British Ambassador and his servants.
To make matters worse, the Ambassador has a heart condition. As the plot develops, we see Connery determined to make sure the terrorists do not get away with their demands. ... Read More
Rating: - Interesting until perverse ending
I like this sort of film, which has extended bouts of dialog to create a genuine plot, along with a decent amount of action, just to keep it exciting. This film has that 60's British feel to it, although it was made in 1975 and set in Norway.
(warning ending slightly revealed next) The only thing I thought was wrong with this film was a rather perverse ending. Connery was set up to be the "fixer" of problems others created, but in the end, it seemed like the plan was going well, but Connery bungled ... Read More
Rating: - High on acting-low on suspense
While the production all-in-all was pretty good, performances by an all british cast competent, the DVD is slightly disappointing in that it lacks the snap and digital sparkle of many newer releases. It is presented in a 1:33 aspect ratio, it lacks image enhancement values and the soundtrack is very weak-kneed. I enjoy viewing the movie, but it just fall way-short of many other offerings...if it wasn't for Sean Connery, I'd send it back.
shullcat2003
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