The Abduction Club (2002)

A group of Irish noblemen kidnap girls in order to marry into their fortune and avoid becoming priests or soldiers.

Director:

Stefan Schwartz

Writers:

Bill Britten, Richard Crawford

Stars:

Alice Evans, Daniel Lapaine, Sophia Myles

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alice Evans	...	Catherine Kennedy
Daniel Lapaine	...	Garrett Byrne
Sophia Myles	...	Anne Kennedy
Matthew Rhys	...	James Strang
Liam Cunningham	...	John Power
Edward Woodward	...	Lord Fermoy
Patrick Malahide	...	Sir Myles
John Arthur	...	Robert Kennedy
Tom Murphy	...	Knox
Terry Byrne	...	Mary Nugent's Father
Guy Carleton	...	Butler
Fedelma Cullen	...	Mary's Mother
Alexander Downes	...	Lieutenant
Halina Froudist	...	Serving Woman
Peter Gaynor	...	Teeling

Storyline

Set in 18th century Ireland, the 'Abduction Club' is an infamous gang of men who woo, abduct, and marry wealthy heiresses. Garrett Byrne and James Strang are both younger sons and therefore unable to inherit titles or estates. To improve their situation they set their sights on the Kennedy sisters, but are unprepared both for the young women's reaction and the trouble that follows them...

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Plot Keywords:

kidnapping

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Taglines:

It'll steal your heart.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK France Ireland Germany

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

19 July 2002 (UK)

Also Known As:

Entführer & Gentlemen - The Abduction Club

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal+, Film Council, Gruber Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Strang is fighting Power on the beach he is using a wooden boat hook (with only a metal hook on the end). When the shaft of the boat hook and the sword clash they make the sound of metal on metal.

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Quotes

Strang: [in italian] I pity those who have not looked upon your face. How barren their dreams must be.
Anne Kennedy: That's beautiful. What does it mean?
Strang: What?
Anne Kennedy: ...What does it mean?
Strang: oh... well... it's an old Italian proverb
Anne Kennedy: Yes, but what does it mean?
Strang: well, well... it means... well it actually means "Landlord, bring me another bowl of your finest pickled eggs"

User Reviews

Fun to Watch

The 'Abduction Club', you soon realize, is a group of young men who abduct the woman they wish to marry in order to charm them & propose.

This unique storyline provides a captivating follow-up of events. And in a turn of fortune, leads you away from the predictable.

It's a lot lighter than your average period drama, & quick moving, with a twist. The two main characters compliment each others roles to provide a comical duo, & keep you entertained until the end.

I didn't know what to expect when i began watching, but was in for a pleasant surprise. Although parts were foreseeable, it was still an enjoyable film.