Captain Kidd
“Swashbuckling Adventure of the PRINCE of PIRATES!”
Synopsis
Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the King of England. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.
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Captain Kidd - APC Teaser
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-08
Top Cast
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Charles Laughton
Captain Kidd
Randolph Scott
Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne
Barbara Britton
Lady Anne Dunstan
Reginald Owen
Cary Shadwell
John Carradine
Orange Povey
Gilbert Roland
Jose Lorenzo
John Qualen
Bart Blivens
Sheldon Leonard
Cyprian Boyle
William Farnum
Capt. Rawson
Henry Daniell
King William III
Abner Biberman
Theodore Blades (uncredited)
Clifford Brooke
(uncredited)
Harry Cording
Newgate Prison Warder (uncredited)
Jimmy Dime
Pirate (uncredited)
Lumsden Hare
Lord Fallsworth (uncredited)
Al Hill
Peter Sharfstone (uncredited)
Keith Hitchcock
(uncredited)
George Huggins
Pirate (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Reilly Raine
- Original Score
- Werner Janssen
- Original Title
- Captain Kidd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Captain Kidd Productions Inc., Benedict Bogeaus Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Norman Reilly Raine, Robert N. Lee
Werner Janssen
Archie Stout
Benedict Bogeaus, James Nasser
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Werner Janssen
Original Music Composer
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Greta
Costume Design
Benedict Bogeaus
Producer
Norman Reilly Raine
Screenplay
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 Captain Kidd
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What is Captain Kidd about?
Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the King of England. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.
Who directed Captain Kidd?
Captain Kidd was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in Captain Kidd?
The principal cast of Captain Kidd includes Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton, Reginald Owen, John Carradine.
When was Captain Kidd released and how long is it?
Captain Kidd was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Kidd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Kidd was composed by Werner Janssen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Kidd?
Captain Kidd holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).