Ronin

A 1998 American action thriller directed by John Frankenheimer, the film follows a team of former intelligence operatives hired to steal a mysterious, heavily guarded briefcase. The central character, Sam (Robert De Niro), an ex-CIA agent, joins a group of mercenaries including French weapons expert Vincent (Jean Reno), Irish coordinator Deirdre (Natascha McElhone), German tech specialist Gregor (Stellan Skarsgård), and British marksman Spence (Sean Bean). Their mission becomes increasingly complex due to internal betrayal, leading to intense chases through the streets of Nice and Paris, renowned for their realistic car sequences. The film delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the professional code among operatives unaffiliated with official agencies. Set against European backdrops, the movie was acclaimed for its authentic action scenes and marked a return to form for Frankenheimer. The cast also includes Jonathan Pryce as Irish leader Seamus and Féodor Atkine as the Russian buyer Mikhi.