Kidnapped

– Scottish orphan David Balfour (Lawrence Douglas) is betrayed by his wicked uncle Ebeneezer (Donald P..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1971
Kidnapped (1971)

Scottish orphan David Balfour (Lawrence Douglas) is betrayed by his wicked uncle Ebeneezer (Donald Pleasance), who arranges for David to be kidnapped and sold into slavery so that Unk can claim his inheritance. The boy is rescued and befriended by Alan Breck (Michael Caine), a Scottish rebel fighting on behalf of his country's independence from the British (did we tell you that the film takes place during late 18th century?) Both David and Alan undergo several exhilarating adventures before Alan comes to realize that the rebellion is doomed from the start, and David foils his uncle's greedy machinations. (AllMovie)

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
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Genre:
Release Date:

09 Jun 1972

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Delbert Mann

Writer:

Robert Louis Stevenson (based on Kidnapped and David Balfour), Jack Pulman (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Michael Caine, Lawrence Douglas, Vivien Heilbron, Trevor Howard

Plot:

When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance his relative first tries to murder him then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies. Fortunately for the lad he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck escaping from Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culludon. When the ship's captain tries to kill Breck for his money the two manage to get to land and set out for Edinburgh dodging the ruthless Redcoats.

Production:

MGM Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10