A briefcase with undisclosed contents – sought by Irish terrorists and the Russian mob – makes its way into criminals' hands. [73] Some critics have said the chase scenes in Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) were influenced by those in Ronin. 1 on its list of the "12 Best Action Movies You've Never Heard Of". [11] According to Prince, "Frankenheimer's success at working in this realist style, avoiding special effects trickery, places the car chase in Ronin in the same rarefied class as the celebrated chase in Bullitt (1968)". Cast & Crew. 101 on its list of the "140 Essential Action Movies To Watch Now". Fresh Movie Trailers. [13][45] Chicago Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert wrote that its content is identical to that of the equally-mysterious case in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction (1994),[42] which itself is a MacGuffin. "[20] He also saw it as an opportunity to apply his broad knowledge and understanding of France, especially Paris, in which he resided for many years. This was enacted because many civilians had been complaining about the gunfire noise produced by film shoots. [21] Frankenheimer chose French cinematographer Robert Fraisse to help him achieve the look and style he wanted for the film. Gregor kills the contact, then has Mikhi–the Russian Mafioso in charge of the deal–agree to another meeting. [28], Frankenheimer's affinity for deep depth of field led him to shoot the film entirely with wide-angle lenses ranging in focal length from 18 to 35 mm using the Super 35 format, both of which allow more of the scene to be included in each shot. 2),[63] Time (No. An extraordinary cast of actors, all on the same formidable wavelength, match wits most impressively throughout the story. [50] In August 2017, Arrow Video released a special edition Blu-ray with a 4K resolution restoration from the original camera negative that was supervised and approved by cinematographer Robert Fraisse. [48], It was released on Blu-ray with its theatrical trailer in February 2009. Movie was filmed in 1998, countries of filming locations are United Kingdom, United States. In July 1997, Variety reported that Frankenheimer had signed to direct Ronin, making it his fifth picture for United Artists. After retrieving it from a post office, they are pursued by Sam and Vincent in a high-speed chase. [11][30], For the final chase scene, which used 300 stunt drivers,[11] the production team bought four BMW 535is and five Peugeot 406s;[a] one of each was cut in half and towed by a Mercedes-Benz 500 E while the actors were inside them. [32] To achieve this, Cmíral performed with the duduk, an ancient, double-reed woodwind flute that originated in Armenia. [41], Critical reception to Ronin was favorable;[16] critics praised its ensemble cast, with many singling out Robert De Niro. [2] Robert Fraisse's cinematography was routinely praised;[2][10] Michael Wilmington in the Chicago Tribune called it superficially attractive and entertaining. [32][35] It was orchestrated and conducted by Nick Ingman, edited by Mike Flicker, and recorded and mixed by John Whynot. Ronin is noted for its realistic car chases in Nice and Paris, and its convoluted plot that uses the briefcase as a MacGuffin. [9][26] The first major car-chase scene was shot in La Turbie and Nice; the rest were filmed in areas of Paris including La Défense and the Pont du Garigliano. [48] The DVD also contains the alternative ending and an audio commentary by John Frankenheimer, who discusses the film's production history. Vincent shoots out their tire, sending their car off an unfinished overpass. [56] According to Stephen B. Armstrong, "Arguably Frankenheimer uses this story to highlight and contrast the moral and social weakness that characterize the band of rōnin in his film". Critics also evaluated Frankenheimer because the broad acclaim he received with the political thriller The Manchurian Candidate (1962) established him as a director. Keanu Reeves leads the cast as Kai, an outcast who joins Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), the leader of the 47 Ronin. [25] Production was suspended for Christmas on December 19 and resumed on January 5, 1998, at Épinay, where the crew built two interior sets on sound stages; one for the bistro in Montmartre and another for the rural farmhouse,[25] both of which also have exterior location shots. 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Sam is shot while saving Vincent's life; Vincent takes him to a villa owned by his friend, Jean-Pierre. [28] The freeway chase, in which the actors dodge oncoming vehicles, was filmed in four hours on a closed road. Then he seemed to lose his way (even taking over the disastrous Island of Dr Moreau in 1996). Michael Lonsdale's character elaborates on the analogy in an anecdote about the forty-seven rōnin told with miniatures, comparing the film's characters to the 18th-century rōnin of Japan. Company Credits Release Dates The cast, led by Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgard, Sean Bean, Skip Sudduth, Michael Lonsdale and Jonathan Pryce, is a … During the gunfight, Gregor steals the case and disappears. They shake hands and part ways; Sam drives off with his CIA contact as Vincent pays the bill and leaves. [21] The physical stunts were coordinated by Joe Dunne. [11] He advised the actors and extras not to wear bright colors and had the film processed with Deluxe's Color Contrast Enhancement (CCE), "a silver-retention method of processing film that deepens blacks, reduces color, and heightens the visible appearance of film grain". Mikhi lets Gregor watch as the sniper kills Natacha before killing him and taking the case. Ronin (1998) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [11], Frankenheimer refused to film the gunfights in slow motion, believing onscreen violence should be depicted in real time. [35] For AllMusic, Jason Ankeny rated the album 4.5 out of 5 and called it a "profoundly visceral listening experience, illustrating an expert grasp of pacing and atmosphere". Sam and Vincent, unaware of Deidre's abduction, finish their conversation and depart. Back in the 60s, John Frankenheimer was a major player, with films such as The Manchurian Candidate, Seconds and The Birdman of Alcatraz to his credit. [32] From Sandoval's three choices, Frankenheimer hired Czech composer Elia Cmíral,[11][32] who said he "was far away from being even a 'B' composer at that time". [32] Cmíral's piece "Ronin Theme" was used for the opening scenes. [11] According to Lagniez, the car-stunt coordinator, it was a priority not to cheat the speed by adjusting the frame rate; he said, "When you do, it affects the lighting. From Russia, Gregor (Stellan Skarsgard), who may be ex-KGB and is a computer expert. [43] These scenes, however, were criticized by The Washington Post for their length[12] and by McCarthy for their excessive jump cuts. [11][24] The director also avoided bright primary colors to preserve a first-generation-of-film quality. 0:48 'The Beast of Ago" 47 RONIN Movie Clip # 4. Ronin is a fierce, disciplined warrior who has difficulty showing his emotions. Although Frankenheimer said the test audience "hated" the ending because they did not want to see Deirdre die, he thought it "really worked". [78] Paste magazine ranked the film at No. Gregor flees but is captured by Seamus. The film is stylistically bonded with the principles of his work as found in the earliest and best period of his career. 47 Ronin. Frankenheimer had not lost his touch as a filmmaker, far from it. During a stakeout, Sam and Deirdre develop an attraction to one other. [11][29] Fraisse said he used a variety of cameras, including Panaflexes for dialogue scenes and Arriflex 435s and 35-IIIs for the car chases, to facilitate Frankenheimer's demands. Filming & Production [35], Ronin had its world premiere at the 1998 Venice Film Festival on September 12,[36] before a wide release on September 25. Vincent pursues Seamus, but is wounded in a gunfight. Zeik is unequivocally entitled to the first position screenwriting credit as well as the sole story credit he was awarded by the WGA ... [He] deserves recognition for his significant contribution to this film, and I am proud to have worked with him". [7], In February 1999, MGM Home Entertainment released Ronin as a two-disc DVD that contained versions in widescreen and pan and scan formats, and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. [22], Ronin was produced on a budget of $55 million. During Natacha's performance that night, Mikhi meets with Gregor, who says a sniper in the arena will shoot Natacha if Mikhi betrays him. The film was photographed by Robert Fraisse in his native France from November 3, 1997, to March 3, 1998. | 47 Ronin sequel release date, cast and plot - What we know so far Universal Pictures By Robert Balkovich / Aug. 13, 2020 2:17 pm EST / Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 2:17 pm EST Fantastic car chases and an ensemble of talented actors, where Robert DeNiro and Jean Reno shine the brightest (Stellan Skarsgård and Sean Bean are also really talented in their respective roles). The characters involved in Ronin are not spies as such, but the film very much possesses that spy-games style aesthetic. Ronin got to be the last good film that John Frankenheimer directed and it is an action film with nerve. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing 47 Ronin (1994) near you. [11] The climactic scene with a panicked crowd at Le Zénith required about 2,000 extras, who were supervised by French casting director Margot Capelier. Where was filmed movie Ronin, cast Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård. 10 on its list of the "25 Best Movies of 1998". | [11], Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 67%, with an average rating of 6.24/10, based on 66 reviews. [6][10] Ronin was Frankenheimer's last well-received feature film;[6] Wilmington called it the director's best theatrical film in decades despite lacking The Manchurian Candidate's "blazing invention",[45] and Stephen Prince called the film his "end-of-career masterpiece". [11] In the second ending, Deirdre walks to her car after Sam and Vincent leave the bistro; this ending was also rejected because it verged on being "too Hollywood", hinting at a sequel. [34] Cmíral sent a demonstration to Frankenheimer, who "loved" it, and was signed as the film's composer. 8),[70] Business Insider (No. Additional factors influenced the decision; officials' desire for an American action film like Ronin, few of which had been filmed there since the law was passed, to be filmed in Paris and the desire to boost France's reputation as a filming location. Being genuinely worldly and unconventional, "Ronin" lifts a knowing eyebrow at such provocative touches without becoming too distracted from the job at hand. [9], Many of Ronin's principal crew members had worked with Frankenheimer on television films; editor Tony Gibbs on George Wallace, set designer Michael Z. Hanan on George Wallace and The Burning Season (1994), and costume designer May Routh on Andersonville (1996). Action film with the Kpop group-members ZE:A that revolves around the power struggle between After removing the bullet and letting Sam recuperate, Vincent asks Jean-Pierre to help them find Gregor and the Irishmen. … As the team prepares, Deirdre meets with her handler, Seamus O'Rourke, who tells her that the Russian mafia is bidding for the case and that the team must intervene before they get it. [58] The director credited the Russian film The Cranes Are Flying (1957) with inspiring invisible cuts in Ronin. Directed by John Frankenheimer. Watch Ronin movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie review and more on TVGuide.com. Unsure where to go next, Sam and Vincent decide to track down the Russians; one of Jean-Pierre's contacts tells them they are involved with figure-skater (and Mikhi's girlfriend) Natacha Kirilova, who is appearing at Le Zénith. [76] In 2014, Time Out polled several film critics, directors, actors, and stunt actors about their top action films;[77] Ronin was 72nd on the list. [11], Writer John David Zeik, a newcomer to film,[22] conceived the idea for Ronin after reading James Clavell's novel Shōgun at the age of 15. That image made me realize that I wanted to set the film in France. The "MacGuffin" is a longstanding tradition in films and it is used to great effect in Ronin. [45] Although the plot was criticized by the Chicago Reader as dull and The Washington Post as derivative,[12][44] Wilmington called it a "familiar but taut tale". The character was created for the film. It's not one of these CGI pictures, it's a film about people. As she drives away, Seamus is forced to return to the arena as Sam gives chase. Sam and Vincent have coffee in the bistro where they first met. With Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård. Professional racing car drivers coordinated and performed the vehicle stunts, and Elia Cmiral scored the film, his first for a major studio. ... 47 Ronin actors Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada plug movie's world premiere in Tokyo. [57] Michael Wilmington of the Chicago Tribune called Ronin an homage to The French Connection (1971), The Parallax View (1974), and Three Days of the Condor (1975); thriller films known for their lack of visual effects. [5][37] Ronin was 1998's 11th-highest-grossing R-rated film. Zeik, screenplay by David Mamet'. "[9] Point-of-view shots from cameras mounted below the cars' front fender were used to deliver a heightened sense of speed. TomoNews US. Seamus is shot dead by Vincent before he could kill the wounded Sam. Deirdre briefs them on their mission: to attack a heavily armed convoy and steal a large, metallic briefcase. [9] Frank Mancuso Jr. served as the film's producer. Ronin Pop (Japanese Movie); Korean and Japanese collaboration movie. • Keanu Reeves as Kai, a half-Japanese, half-English outcast adopted by the household of Lord Asano who joins the Ronin. [5] Principal photography lasted 78 days,[9] beginning on November 3, 1997, in an abandoned workshop at Aubervilliers. [54], The film features a MacGuffin plot device in the form of a briefcase, the contents of which are important but unknown. [10][42][45] Many said he was influenced by the works of fellow filmmaker and close friend Jean-Pierre Melville, particularly Melville's neo-noir film Le Samouraï (1967),[38][46] but McCarthy wrote that Ronin lacks Melville's "world-weary, existential ennui". [44] The film's action scenes, particularly the car chases, were generally praised;[2][16] Janet Maslin in The New York Times called them "nothing short of sensational". Cast Ken Takakura Kuranosuke Oishi Ruriko Asaoka Riku Koji Ishizaka Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa According to director John Frankenheimer, De Niro "was always dream casting" for the film. In the first, Deirdre (McElhone) waits on the stairs next to the bistro and considers joining Sam (De Niro) and Vincent (Reno). 25),[66] The Daily Telegraph (No. [60] On Metacritic the film received "Generally favorable reviews", with an overall weighted average of 67 out of 100, based on 23 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Ronin earns comparisons to The French Connection with strong action, dynamic road chase scenes, and solid performances". He negotiates selling it to the Russians, but his contact attempts to betray him. [54], Frankenheimer employed a hyperrealistic aesthetic in his films "to make them look realer than real, because reality by itself can be very boring", and saw them as having a tinge of semi-documentary. 0:47. [9] According to Frankenheimer, 2,200 shots were filmed. "[28] However, Fraisse said: "Sometimes, but not very often, we did shoot at 22 frames per second, or 21. [11], Frankenheimer avoided using special effects in the car-chase scenes, previsualizing them with storyboards and used the same camera mounts as those used on Grand Prix. [40] The film ended its theatrical run with a gross of $41.6 million in the U.S. and Canada, and $70.7 million worldwide. [9] Steadicam, a camera stabilizer used for half of the shoot, was operated by the director's longtime collaborator David Crone. [32] Varèse Sarabande released the soundtrack album on compact disc in September 1998. Although the team survives and get the weapons, Spence is exposed as a fraud by Sam. She takes them to a warehouse where the Englishman Spence and the German Gregor are waiting. 6),[72] and Collider. On choosing France as the story's key location, Zeik said: "Many years later in Nice, the location of one of the key set pieces of the story, I stared into the sun and saw the silhouettes of five heavily armed Gendarmes crossing the Promenade des Anglais. • Robert De Niro as Sam, an American mercenary formerly associated with the CIA. In Paris, Gregor is persuaded through violent interrogation to give the case back to Seamus and Deirdre. Fraisse impressed Frankenheimer with his work on the police thriller Citizen X (1995), which persuaded the director Fraisse could handle the more-than-2,000 setups he planned for Ronin. Directed by: Carl Rinsch. [15] His films The Train (1964), Grand Prix (1966), Impossible Object (1973), and French Connection II (1975) were shot in France. If you want to answer the questions, "Who starred in the movie Ronin?" [11] The actors were placed inside the cars while being driven at up to 100 mph (160 km/h), by Formula One driver Jean-Pierre Jarier, and high-performance drivers Jean-Claude Lagniez and Michel Neugarten. At a bistro in Montmartre, Irish operative Deirdre meets with two Americans, Sam and Larry, and a Frenchman, Vincent. [23] When he learned he would have to share credit with Zeik, Mamet insisted on being credited with the pseudonym Richard Weisz because he had earlier decided to attach his name only to projects for which he was the sole writer. [25], Because there were no second unit director and camera operator to film the action scenes, Frankenheimer and cinematographer Robert Fraisse supervised them for an additional 30 days after the main unit finished filming. 47 Ronin is a strange film in that it’s pretty decent when it focuses on the classic tale of the 47 Ronin but then it’ll get sidetracked with some strange mystical thing and it suddenly feels like you’re watching a completely different movie. [33] Cmíral attended a private screening of the film's final version and considered its main theme, which at Frankenheimer's behest would incorporate qualities of "sadness, loneliness, and heroism". An Irish liaison assembles a squad of mercenaries, or 'ronin', and gives them the thorny task of recovering the case. [61] Audiences polled by CinemaScore during Ronin's opening weekend gave the film an average grade of C+ on scale of A+ to F.[62], Ronin's car chases were included on several media outlets' lists as the best depicted on film, including CNN (No. Frankenheimer, however, called Mamet's contributions more significant; "The credits should read: 'Story by J.D. [11] Right-hand drive versions of the cars were also purchased; a dummy steering wheel was installed on the left side while the stunt drivers drove the speeding vehicles. [2][10][42][43] Todd McCarthy in Variety credited De Niro with sustaining the film[2] but a reviewer from the Chicago Reader disagreed. Conversations between the men show that they are all ex-government agents or ex-military-turned-mercenary. Frankenheimer wrote, "J.D. [45] Maitland McDonagh of TV Guide also compared the film to The Day of the Jackal (1973)[14] and noted similarities between Ronin's opening scene and that of Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs (1992), in which a group of professional killers who have not met before assemble. 3),[71] Consequence of Sound (No. [59] Rotten Tomatoes also ranked Ronin No. It's not bigger than life, which I don't relate to that much. [53], The film's title was derived from the Japanese legend of rōnin, samurai whose leader was killed and left them with no one to serve, and roamed the countryside as mercenaries and bandits to regain a sense of purpose. The film is about a team of former special operatives hired to steal a mysterious, heavily guarded briefcase while navigating a maze of shifting loyalties. Rated the #743 best film of 2013. [49] MGM released a special edition DVD of the film in October 2004 and a two-disc collector's edition in May 2006, both of which have additional cast and crew interviews. Sound engineer Mike Le Mare recorded all of the film's cars on a racetrack, mixing them later in post-production. Frankenheimer yielded to the test audience's response with a compromise ending; he said, "with the tremendous investment MGM/UA had in this movie, you have to kind of listen to the audience". The international team includes Sam (Robert De Niro), an ex-intelligence officer, along with Vincent (Jean Reno), Gregor (Stellan Skarsgard) and others. Starring: 菊地凛子 [Rinko Kikuchi], Hiroyuki Sanada, Keanu Reeves. Official Sites [51] Arrow's Blu-ray also includes archival bonus features that originally appeared on the MGM special edition DVD,[52] together with Fraisse talking about his early cinematography career and his involvement with Ronin. Ronin, Frankenheimer's last well-received feature film,[6] was considered to be a return to form for the director. Cast + Crew Wednesday, December 25, 2013 PG-13, 1 hr 59 min A briefcase with undisclosed contents – sought by Irish terrorists and the Russian mob – makes its way into criminals' hands. [7] The car chases, which were favorably compared with those in Bullitt and The French Connection,[8][9] were included on several media outlets' lists as the best depicted on film. The film performed moderately well at the box office, grossing $70.7 million on a budget of $55 million. His intention for the cut was to conceal the fact that the bistro's interior was a set; its exterior was filmed on location. Ronin is a 1998 American action thriller film directed by John Frankenheimer and written by John David Zeik and David Mamet, under the pseudonym Richard Weisz. Film View all Film Film news ... Ronin John Frankenheimer (1998) 116min. 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