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Ronin

Ronin

Anyone is an enemy for a price.

19987.02h 2m

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.

Directed by John Frankenheimer
Written by J. D. Zeik, David Mamet
Produced by Frank Mancuso Jr.
Box OfficeBudget: $55.0MRevenue: $70.7M

Top Cast

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Sam

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Vincent

Natascha McElhone

Natascha McElhone

Deirdre

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Gregor

Skipp Sudduth

Skipp Sudduth

Larry

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Seamus O'Rourke

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Spence

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

Jean-Pierre

Féodor Atkine

Féodor Atkine

Mikhi

Katarina Witt

Katarina Witt

Natacha Kirilova

Themes & Keywords

franceparis, francearms dealmercenarysuitcaseheistshootoutimpostorira (irish republican army)cafecomputer expertex kgbcellular phone traceviolence

About Ronin

Ronin is a action, thriller, crime film released in 1998 exploring themes of france, paris, france, arms deal, mercenary, suitcase, heist. Directed by John Frankenheimer, it stars Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone. 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.

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