Ronin is a 1998 action thriller film, starring Robert de Niro and Jean Reno, directed by John Frankenheimer. The two stars are former special forces & intelligence agents who became partners in order to steal a heavily guarded suitcase. The movie is known for its sensational car chase scenes.
Ronin is notable for its many car chases throughout the film, the last one being the longest one happening through the streets of Paris, France. One of its scenes use up to three hundred stunt drivers! Frankenheimer is formerly an amateur racing driver which explains how good he is with his car chase scenes.
Non melodic music is used during the car chase scenes, instead of the usual rock music because it was easier to edit and innovative. A number of cars are also used in the chase scenes, including a BMW M5, a Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9, an Audi S8, a Peugeot 406, a Citroen Xantia and so much more. All cars are shot at high speed and were not simulated. As a result, the Audi S8 (the one appearing in the last car chase scene in France and driven by Sudduth’s character) was ranked 9th in the Car Magazine Top 40 Coolest Movie Cars.
Car Chase Scene w/ the Audi S8 and Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9