Ransom (1994)
- Original title
- Выкуп
- Directed by
- Vladimir Balkashinov
- Genre
- comedy film
- Country
- Ukraine
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Rated
- 16+
- Rating
- 9.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A Ukrainian comedy about a police lieutenant who needs to raise 200 thousand dollars to rescue his friend from captivity. He decides to take the money from local mobsters but does not know where they keep it. An old con artist who poses as a symphony conductor agrees to help him.
lightheartedwittyfast-pacedplayfulcriminal comedyquirkysuspensefulbuddy dynamic
What happens
«Выкуп» — полнометражный кинофильм. Для выкупа из плена своего друга подполковнику Евгению Сагибову нужно собрать 200 тысяч долларов. Евгений решает реквизировать эту сумму у разных мафиозных групп, но не знает, где те хранят свои деньги. Эти места знает старый аферист Судакер, обычно выдающий себя за дирижёра симфонического оркестра, которого подполковник спасает от расплаты за предыдущие махинации. Они начинают действовать одной командой… (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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