The product is a new, sealed VHS tape of the 1997 film "Ransom" starring Mel Gibson. Directed by Ron Howard, the action-packed drama falls under the Crime/Investigation sub-genre and is rated R for its content. With a leading role for Mel Gibson and supporting actors Rene Russo and Gary Sinise, this NTSC format VHS tape from Touchstone Home Entertainment offers an English language viewing experience of this gripping thriller.