Kidnapped (TV 2005)

15-year-old Davie Balfour is poised to receive a vast inheritance when he's lured onto a cargo ship, knocked unconscious, and kidnapped by his malevolent uncle Ebenezer, who devises a ... See full summary »

Director:

Brendan Maher

Writers:

Bev Doyle, Richard Kurti,

Stars:

James Anthony Pearson, Tania Anderson, John Bach

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
James Anthony Pearson	...	Davie Balfour
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tania Anderson	...	Mrs. Robertson
John Bach	...	Cluny
Emily Barclay	...	Maddy
Jonathon Bidois	...	Street Urchin
Lex Calder	...	Ferryman
Adrian Dunbar	...	Alexander Balfour / Ebenezer Balfour
Dave Eveler	...	Dean
Gregor Fisher	...	James Stewart of the Glen
Norman Forsey	...	Catechist
Alexander Gandar	...	Shug
Iain Glen	...	Alan Breck
Gilbert Goldie	...	Minister
Kelson Henderson	...	Young Man
John Leigh	...	Rankeillor

Storyline

15-year-old Davie Balfour is poised to receive a vast inheritance when he's lured onto a cargo ship, knocked unconscious, and kidnapped by his malevolent uncle Ebenezer, who devises a scheme to sell him into slavery. But Davie's unforeseen rescue at the hands of a Scottish rogue, Alan Breck, with them racing across the Scottish moors, with English bounty hunters in hot pursuit.

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Plot Keywords:

inheritance | jacobite | 1700s | kidnapping | uncle nephew relationship | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

PBS [us]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 February 2005 (UK)

Also Known As:

Emberrablók

Filming Locations:

New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), South Pacific Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

222 min 150 min (3 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Kidnapped (1978)

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Soundtracks

"Charlie is My Darling"
Traditional

User Reviews

Fantastic adaption of a classic tale

This is by far and away the best historical drama aired by British television since Sharpe. Brilliant performances from the two leading males, with veteran actor Iain Glen vividly portraying the charismatic Alan Breck, and relative newcomer James Pearson giving a commendable performance as his somewhat unwitting side-kick Davie Balfour. Characters are developed sufficiently enough for one to actually care whether or not they survive the English occupation, whilst the script allows for some genuinely funny moments to emerge periodically, lightening the overall tone of the play whilst still maintaining the desperation of Alan, Davie and Catroina's plight. McGann plays the quintessential English villain as the ruthless Colonel McNabb, (fans of "The Patriot", if any exist, will recognize a similar character to that of William Tavington played by Jason Isaacs) and acquits himself very well as the villain everyone loves to hate.

Stunning settings, a rousing script and almost flawless performances make this an extremely watchable three-part drama, and one which I highly recommend.