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Kidnapped

  • 19591959
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
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Peter O'Toole and Peter Finch in Kidnapped (1959)
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In Scotland in 1751, young David Balfour is shanghaied aboard a ship where he meets Jacobite rebel Alan Breck Stewart with whom he escapes to the Scottish Highlands, dodging the redcoats.In Scotland in 1751, young David Balfour is shanghaied aboard a ship where he meets Jacobite rebel Alan Breck Stewart with whom he escapes to the Scottish Highlands, dodging the redcoats.In Scotland in 1751, young David Balfour is shanghaied aboard a ship where he meets Jacobite rebel Alan Breck Stewart with whom he escapes to the Scottish Highlands, dodging the redcoats.

IMDb RATING
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1.5K
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  • Director
    • Robert Stevenson
  • Writers
    • Robert Stevenson(written for the screen by)
    • Robert Louis Stevenson(novel "Kidnapped")
  • Stars
    • Peter Finch
    • James MacArthur
    • Bernard Lee
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  • Director
    • Robert Stevenson
  • Writers
    • Robert Stevenson(written for the screen by)
    • Robert Louis Stevenson(novel "Kidnapped")
  • Stars
    • Peter Finch
    • James MacArthur
    • Bernard Lee
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    • 19User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Peter Finch
    Peter Finch
    • Alan Breck Stewartas Alan Breck Stewart
    James MacArthur
    James MacArthur
    • David Balfouras David Balfour
    Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee
    • Captain Hoseasonas Captain Hoseason
    John Laurie
    John Laurie
    • Ebenezer Balfouras Ebenezer Balfour
    Niall MacGinnis
    Niall MacGinnis
    • Mr. Shuanas Mr. Shuan
    Finlay Currie
    Finlay Currie
    • Cluny MacPhersonas Cluny MacPherson
    Miles Malleson
    Miles Malleson
    • Mr. Rankeilloras Mr. Rankeillor
    Duncan Macrae
    Duncan Macrae
    • The Highlanderas The Highlander
    Andrew Cruickshank
    Andrew Cruickshank
    • Colin Campbellas Colin Campbell
    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Robin MacGregoras Robin MacGregor
    Alex Mackenzie
    Alex Mackenzie
    • The Ferrymanas The Ferryman
    Oliver Johnston
    Oliver Johnston
    • Mr. Campbellas Mr. Campbell
    Norman MacOwan
    Norman MacOwan
    • Tinkeras Tinker
    Eileen Way
    • Jennet Cloustonas Jennet Clouston
    Jack Stewart
    • Landlordas Landlord
    Edie Martin
    Edie Martin
    • Woman on the bridgeas Woman on the bridge
    Abe Barker
    • Donald Dhu MacLarenas Donald Dhu MacLaren
    John Pike
    • Cabin Boyas Cabin Boy
    • Director
      • Robert Stevenson
    • Writers
      • Robert Stevenson(written for the screen by)
      • Robert Louis Stevenson(novel "Kidnapped") (uncredited)
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    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. —Cleo <frede005@maroon.tc.umn.edu>
    • scottish highlands
    • homosexual subtext
    • briton
    • friendship
    • held at swordpoint
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Flashing swords and raging seas launch a journey to the far corners of adventure!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Feature film debut of Peter O'Toole. (In release order, if not in production order.)
    • Goofs
      When David and Alan are reunited, Alan swears an oath to being innocent. In a brief close-up his beard changes.
    • Quotes

      Robin MacGregor: [when it is suggested that he and Alan Breck Stewart battle it out on the pipes instead of with the sword] Well Sir, have you music?

    • Connections
      Edited into The Magical World of Disney: Kidnapped: Part 1 (1963)

    User reviews19

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    Top review
    8/10
    Excellent adventure movie from Disney
    Kidnapped is based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson and has been made several times. This Disney version is excellent.

    David Balfur's uncle arranges for him to be kidnapped and is taken aboard a ship but gets shipwrecked along the way but eventually manages to get back to Scotland after teaming up with adventurer Alan Breack Stuart. The journey takes them across the Scottish Highlands and face dangers along the way including soldiers in Redcoats.

    This movie is shot on location in the Scottish Highlands and contains some great scenery.

    The cast includes James MacArther, Peter Finch, Benard Lee (before his role as M in the James Bond movies), John Laurie (Private Frazer from Dad's Army), Finlay Currie, Nial MacGinnis and Peter O'Toole (Lawrence of Arabia). Excellent parts from all.

    Watching Kidnapped is an ideal way to spend an hour and a half one afternoon. Excellent.

    Rating: 3 and a half stars out of 5.
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    • Jun 6, 2005

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 1960 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Gaelic
      • Scots
    • Also known as
      • Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped
    • Filming locations
      • Ardgour, Highland, Scotland, UK
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.75 : 1

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