It is actually a bit of a testament to Michael Caine's charisma, that I didn't give this one star. As a Scot, I ought to have hated it. Oddly enough, though, it's not awful. Sure, his accent is all over the place but somehow the thrust of the story is reasonably handled. It all starts with "David Balfour" (Lawrence Douglas) trekking to his uncle "Ebenezer" (Donald Pleasance) to tell him his father has passed away.…
Kidnapped (1971)
Robert Louis Stevenson's Great Adventure Story...Now a Monumental Motion Picture!
Scottish orphan David Balfour is betrayed by his wicked uncle Ebeneezer, who arranges for David to be kidnapped and sold into slavery so that he cannot claim his inheritance. The boy is rescued and befriended by Alan Breck, a Scottish rebel fighting on behalf of his country's independence from the British.
Top Cast
Michael Caine
Alan Breck
Lawrence Douglas
David / David Balfour
Vivien Heilbron
Catriona / Catriona Stewart
Trevor Howard
Lord Advocate
Jack Hawkins
Captain Hoseason
Donald Pleasence
Ebenezer Balfour
Gordon Jackson
Charles Stewart
Freddie Jones
Cluny
Jack Watson
James Stewart
Peter Jeffrey
Riach
Roger Booth
Duke of Cumberland
Geoffrey Whitehead
Lt. Duncansby
Andrew McCulloch
Andrew
Claire Nielson
Barbara Grant
John Hughes
Simon Campbell
Terry Richards
Mungo Campbell
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FAQ about Kidnapped
What is Kidnapped about?
Scottish orphan David Balfour is betrayed by his wicked uncle Ebeneezer, who arranges for David to be kidnapped and sold into slavery so that he cannot claim his inheritance. The boy is rescued and befriended by Alan Breck, a Scottish rebel fighting on behalf of his country's…
When was Kidnapped released?
Kidnapped was released in 1971.
What genres does Kidnapped belong to?
Kidnapped is categorised as Adventure, History.
Who stars in Kidnapped?
The cast of Kidnapped includes Michael Caine, Lawrence Douglas, Vivien Heilbron, Trevor Howard, Jack Hawkins.