Ronin - actors, characters and roles
All actors and their roles in the film "Ronin"
Ronin (1998)
Timing:
2:2 (122 min)
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Actors and characters
Skipp Sudduth
Character Larry
Katarina Witt
Character Natacha Kirilova
Daniel Breton
Character Sergi's Accomplice
Bernard Bloch
Character Sergi
Léopoldine Serre
Character Arles Little Girl
Dominic Gugliametti
Character Clown Ice Skater
Alan Beckworth
Character Clown Ice Skater
Tolsty
Character The 'Boss'
Gérard Moulévrier
Character Tour Guide
Lionel Vitrant
Character The 'Target'
Vincent Schmitt
Character Arles Messenger
Julia Maraval
Character Girl Hostage
Laurent Spielvogel
Character Tourist in Nice
Dyna Gauzy
Character Little Screaming Girl
Lilly-Fleur Pointeaux
Character Little Girl
Dimitri Rafalsky
Character Russian Interpreter
Gérard Touratier
Character Ice Rink Security Guard
Christophe Maratier
Character Armed Police Officer
Pierre Forest
Character CRS Captain
Henry Moati
Character Bartender
Cyril Prentout
Character Mikhi's Bodyguard
Vladimir Tchernine
Character Russian Mechanic
Amanda Spencer
Character Little Girl
Frédéric Schmalzbauer
Character German Tour Guide
Lou Maraval
Character Arles Little Girl
Nader Boussandel
Character Weapon Seller (uncredited)
Norbert Ferrer
Character Ambulance Man Nice (uncredited)
Veronique Blanc Meyere
Character Natacha Kirilova's Assistant (uncredited)
Christine Musset
Character Natacha Kirilova's Assistant (uncredited)
What's left behind the scenes
- J.D. Zeik's screenplay was purchased for half a million dollars by TriStar Pictures. In early 1997, it was re-acquired by United Artists.
- David Mamet served as the script doctor on the project. He significantly reworked the original screenplay, making substantial changes to the characters and dialogue. This led to disputes regarding Mamet's credit. He agreed to appear in the credits under a pseudonym, or not at all. Ultimately, J.D. Zyk and the enigmatic Richard Weiss (Mamet’s pseudonym) were listed in the credits.
- Film director John Frankenheimer wanted to cast Djimon Hounsou, who had previously worked with Spielberg on “Amistad,” in a supporting role, but the producers disapproved of his choice. Frankenheimer also tried to cast Alec Baldwin, but he refused to film in Europe, as he did not want to be away from his family.
- Eighty cars were wrecked during filming.
- The film's main musical theme is performed on the Armenian duduk.
- Figure skater Natasha Kirillova, a two-time Olympic champion and three-time world champion, was played by two-time Olympic champion and four-time world champion Katarina Witt.
- The film's shooting period lasted from November 3, 1997, to March 3, 1998.
- Right-hand drive cars were used in the scene where Robert De Niro and Natasha McElhone chase another vehicle, cars that also had controls in front of the passenger seat.
- To add realism to the final chase, 300 stunt drivers were involved in the filming.
- To create the desired atmosphere for the film, the props department was instructed to use only props in muted tones, and extras were forbidden to wear bright clothing.
- Filming one of the scenes almost fell through due to five consecutive days of unsuitable weather. Eventually, the road had to be simply wetted before filming to create the impression that it had recently rained. Furthermore, French law prohibits shooting early in the morning, but the filmmakers received special permission.
- The script required Sam, played by Robert De Niro, to chase Gregor, played by Stellan Skarsgård, in the amphitheater and stop near the railing. During filming, however, the stunt doubles accidentally fell over the railing. Director John Frankenheimer (1930-2002) liked the result so much that he left the take in the film.
- The film's director, John Frankenheimer, wanted to cast Djimon Hounsou, who had previously worked with Spielberg on *Amistad*, in a supporting role, but the producers disapproved of his choice. Frankenheimer also tried to cast Alec Baldwin, but he refused to film in Europe, as he did not want to be away from his family.
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