1996 film thriller starring Mel Gibson and Rene Russo (6)

I believe the answer is:

ransom

(Other definitions for ransom that I've seen before include "Kidnap money" , "money from reluctant donor" , "Go beyond (a level)" , "Buy freedom" , "Romans (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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