Kidnapped
“Glorious adventure on land and sea from the author of Treasure Island!”
Synopsis
In Scotland in 1752, seventeen-year-old David Balfour is cheated out of his birthright by his evil uncle Ebenezer.
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Kidnapped - Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2013-08-21
Top Cast
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Roddy McDowall
David Balfour
Sue England
Aileen Fairlie
Dan O'Herlihy
Alan Breck
Roland Winters
Capt. Hoseason
Jeff Corey
Shaun
Houseley Stevenson
Ebenezer
Erskine Sanford
Rankeillor
Alex Frazer
Hugh Fairlie - Innkeeper
Winifriede McDowall
Innkeeper's Wife
Robert J. Anderson
Ransome - Cabin Boy
Janet Murdoch
Janet Clouston
Olaf Hytten
The Red Fox
Erville Alderson
Mungo
Jimmie Dodd
Scotsman Sailor (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Scottish Woman (uncredited)
Hugh O'Brian
Sailor (uncredited)
Gil Perkins
Sailor (uncredited)
Ferris Taylor
Man on Road with Wagon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Scott Darling
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay, Dave Torbett
- Original Title
- Kidnapped
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Lindsley Parsons Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Robert Louis Stevenson, Scott Darling
Edward J. Kay, Dave Torbett
Ace Herman
Lindsley Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Scott Darling
Writer
Ace Herman
Editor
Lindsley Parsons
Producer
Dave Torbett
Original Music Composer
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kidnapped
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kidnapped about?
In Scotland in 1752, seventeen-year-old David Balfour is cheated out of his birthright by his evil uncle Ebenezer.
Who directed Kidnapped?
Kidnapped was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Kidnapped?
The principal cast of Kidnapped includes Roddy McDowall, Sue England, Dan O'Herlihy, Roland Winters, Jeff Corey.
When was Kidnapped released and how long is it?
Kidnapped was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Kidnapped?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kidnapped was composed by Edward J. Kay, Dave Torbett.
Is Kidnapped based on a book or true story?
Kidnapped is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kidnapped?
Kidnapped holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).