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Captain Kidd

  • 19451945
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.7K
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Randolph Scott, Charles Laughton, and Barbara Britton in Captain Kidd (1945)
AdventureBiographyDrama
The unhistorical adventures of pirate Captain Kidd revolve around treasure and treachery.The unhistorical adventures of pirate Captain Kidd revolve around treasure and treachery.The unhistorical adventures of pirate Captain Kidd revolve around treasure and treachery.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rowland V. Lee
  • Writers
    • Norman Reilly Raine(screenplay)
    • Robert N. Lee(original story)
  • Stars
    • Charles Laughton
    • Randolph Scott
    • Barbara Britton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rowland V. Lee
  • Writers
    • Norman Reilly Raine(screenplay)
    • Robert N. Lee(original story)
  • Stars
    • Charles Laughton
    • Randolph Scott
    • Barbara Britton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 35User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Charles Laughton in Captain Kidd (1945)
    Randolph Scott, John Carradine, Charles Laughton, and Barbara Britton in Captain Kidd (1945)
    Randolph Scott and Charles Laughton in Captain Kidd (1945)
    Randolph Scott in Captain Kidd (1945)
    Charles Laughton in Captain Kidd (1945)
    Randolph Scott, Charles Laughton, Barbara Britton, and Gilbert Roland in Captain Kidd (1945)
    Charles Laughton in Captain Kidd (1945)
    Randolph Scott in Captain Kidd (1945)
    Captain Kidd (1945)
    Captain Kidd (1945)
    Captain Kidd (1945)
    Captain Kidd (1945)

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    Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton
    • Capt. William Kiddas Capt. William Kidd
    Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott
    • Adam Mercyas Adam Mercy…
    Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton
    • Lady Anne Dunstanas Lady Anne Dunstan
    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • Cary Shadwellas Cary Shadwell
    John Carradine
    John Carradine
    • Orange Povyas Orange Povy
    Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland
    • Jose Lorenzoas Jose Lorenzo
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Bart Blivensas Bart Blivens
    Sheldon Leonard
    Sheldon Leonard
    • Cyprian Boyleas Cyprian Boyle
    William Farnum
    William Farnum
    • Capt. Rawsonas Capt. Rawson
    Henry Daniell
    Henry Daniell
    • King William IIIas King William III
    Abner Biberman
    Abner Biberman
    • Theodore Bladesas Theodore Blades
    • (uncredited)
    Clifford Brooke
    Clifford Brooke
      Harry Cording
      Harry Cording
      • Newgate Prison Warderas Newgate Prison Warder
      • (uncredited)
      Jimmy Dime
      Jimmy Dime
      • Pirateas Pirate
      • (uncredited)
      Lumsden Hare
      Lumsden Hare
      • Lord Fallsworthas Lord Fallsworth
      • (uncredited)
      Al Hill
      Al Hill
      • Peter Sharfstoneas Peter Sharfstone
      • (uncredited)
      Keith Hitchcock
        George Huggins
        George Huggins
        • Pirateas Pirate
        • (uncredited)
        • Director
          • Rowland V. Lee
        • Writers
          • Norman Reilly Raine(screenplay)
          • Robert N. Lee(original story)
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        Storyline

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        In this unhistorical account, Capt. William Kidd is already a clever, ruthless pirate when, in 1699, he tricks the king into commissioning him as escort for a treasure ship from India. He enlists a crew of pardoned cutthroats - and Orange Povey, whom Kidd once abandoned on a reef and hoped never to see again. Of course, Kidd's intentions are treacherous. But there's more to gunner Adam Mercy than meets the eye. —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
        character name as titlelondon englandpirate captainprivateertreasure chest98 more
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          • Adventure on the high seas!
        • Genres
          • Adventure
          • Biography
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        • Certificate
          • Passed
        • Parents guide

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        • Trivia
          In Charles Laughton's previous movie It Started with Eve (1941), someone says that his character resembles Captain Kidd.
        • Goofs
          Sailors (who were unlikely to wear shoes on ships anyway) would never wear shoes into a powder magazine. The chances of a spark from boot/ shoe nails amid all that powder was too great.
        • Quotes

          Orange Povey: You cold-gutted shark.

          Capt. William Kidd: Ahh!... You're a flatterer. You've no idea how gratifying it is to have a congenial soul to confide in.

        • Alternate versions
          The Roan Group DVD version, which comes from an excellent print, is sadly missing one of the best scenes in the film. In the scene Charles Laughton has trouble dressing for dinner on the ship, he is chastised for his hair-do by his valet, and then gets confused with his manners during dinner. We also learn a little more about Randolph Scott's character in this delightful scene. It can be found on the Australian VHS release from Force Video.
        • Connections
          Featured in Sprockets: Masters of Menace (1995)
        • Soundtracks
          Rule Britannia
          (uncredited)
          Lyrics by James Thomson
          Music by Thomas Augustine Arne
          Heard when toasting the merchant ship and when the ships meet on the sea

        User reviews35

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        Top review
        A very good action movie
        In the tradition of Captain Blood and Horatio Hornblower, this movie has an excellent story, interesting characters, and very good actors. Very satisfying to be sure.
        helpful•18
        13
        • jeffskent
        • Apr 21, 1999

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        • Release date
          • December 25, 1945 (Mexico)
        • Country of origin
          • United States
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Kapten Kidd
        • Filming locations
          • General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
        • Production company
          • Benedict Bogeaus Production
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        Box office

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        • Budget
          • $1,500,000 (estimated)
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        • Runtime
          1 hour 30 minutes
        • Color
          • Black and White
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.37 : 1

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