Kidnapped (1960)

Kidnapped and cheated out of his inheritance, young David Balfour falls in with a Jacobite adventurer, Alan Breck Stewart. Falsely accused of murder, they must flee across the Highlands, ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Stevenson

Writer:

Robert Stevenson

Stars:

Peter Finch, James MacArthur, Bernard Lee

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Finch	...	Alan Breck Stewart
James MacArthur	...	David Balfour
Bernard Lee	...	Captain Hoseason
John Laurie	...	Ebenezer Balfour
Niall MacGinnis	...	Mr. Shaun
Finlay Currie	...	Cluny MacPherson
Miles Malleson	...	Mr. Rankeillor
Duncan Macrae	...	The Highlander
Andrew Cruickshank	...	Colin Campbell
Peter O'Toole	...	Robin MacGregor
Alex Mackenzie	...	The Ferryman
Oliver Johnston	...	Mr. Campbell
Norman Macowan	...	Tinker (as Norman MacOwan)
Eileen Way	...	Jennet Clouston
Jack Stewart

Storyline

Kidnapped and cheated out of his inheritance, young David Balfour falls in with a Jacobite adventurer, Alan Breck Stewart. Falsely accused of murder, they must flee across the Highlands, evading the redcoats.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | inheritance | drinking | swordsman | mild violence | 

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Taglines:

EXCITEMENT...DANGER...SUSPENSE as this classic adventure story sweeps across the screen.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Family

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Scottish Gaelic

Release Date:

24 February 1960 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Espada de um Bravo

Filming Locations:

Ardgour, Highland, Scotland, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director of photography Paul Beeson was also director of photography on Kidnapped.

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Goofs

When David and Alan are reunited, Alan swears an oath to being innocent. In a brief close-up Alan has a day or two of quite obvious stubble not present in the shots previous to this or afterwards.

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Connections

Version of Kidnapped (2005)

User Reviews

Faithful adaptation captures spirit of Stevenson novel.

Walt Disney's 1960 film of Robert Louis Stevenson's _Kidnapped_ is not only the best movie version of the 1886 novel but is also one of the finest cinematic treatments of any of the author's works. Filmed on location in Scotland and featuring an outstanding ensemble of mostly British actors, this _Kidnapped_ is faithful to the spirit -- and even, for the most part, to the letter -- of the RLS masterpiece, which is half adventure tale and half meditation on Scottish history, culture, and character. Director Robert Stevenson (presumably no relation to Tusitala) never dumbed down the story or the 18th-century context, which may account for the movie's present limited appeal. It's atmospherically and thematically darker than the ususal Disney fare, and adult viewers may find it surprisingly rewarding.