Kidnapped
“Robert Louis Stevenson's Great Adventure Story...Now a Monumental Motion Picture!”
Synopsis
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.
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Kidnapped (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-14
Top Cast
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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
Eric Woodburn
Doctor
David Blagden
Prison officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Jack Pulman
- Original Score
- Roy Budd
- Original Title
- Kidnapped
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Omnibus Productions, Omnibus-Biography Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Robert Louis Stevenson, Jack Pulman
Roy Budd
Paul Beeson
Peter Boita
Hugh Attwooll, Frederick H. Brogger, James Franciscus
Department Leadership Roster
Delbert Mann
Director
Jack Pulman
Writer
Hugh Attwooll
Producer
Frederick H. Brogger
Producer
James Franciscus
Producer
Peter Boita
Editor
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Roy Budd
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kidnapped
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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 independence from the British.
Who directed Kidnapped?
Kidnapped was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in Kidnapped?
The principal cast of Kidnapped includes Michael Caine, Lawrence Douglas, Vivien Heilbron, Trevor Howard, Jack Hawkins.
When was Kidnapped released and how long is it?
Kidnapped was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Kidnapped?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kidnapped was composed by Roy Budd.
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: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).