Kidnapped
Series Overview
David McCallum stars as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart, and this ambitious serial (a co-production between HTV and Germany's Tele-Munchen) also features a host of British character actors, including Bill Simpson, Patrick Allen, Andrew Keir, Patrick Magee and Frank Windsor. When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance, his relative tries to murder him then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies. Luckily for the lad, he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck Stewart, who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden. When a 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 along the way.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 13 Episodes
30 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Sat, Apr 7, 1979
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “The Choice”
Kidnapped, shipwrecked, suspected of murder, abducted and now, free at last in Holland, David fights for the love of Catriona and to save Alan Breck.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Decourt
Peter Graham Scott, Walter Ulbrich, Eric Paice, Robert Louis Stevenson
Vladimir Cosma
Peter Graham Scott, Patrick Dromgoole
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Decourt
Director
Peter Graham Scott
Screenplay
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Walter Ulbrich
Screenplay
Peter Graham Scott
Producer
Eric Paice
Screenplay
John Biggs
Production Design
Joan West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kidnapped
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What is Kidnapped about?
David McCallum stars as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart, and this ambitious serial (a co-production between HTV and Germany's Tele-Munchen) also features a host of British character actors, including Bill Simpson, Patrick Allen, Andrew Keir, Patrick Magee and Frank Windsor. When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance, his relative tries to murder him then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies. Luckily for the lad, he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck Stewart, who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden. When a 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 along the way.
How many seasons does Kidnapped have?
Kidnapped comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Kidnapped?
Key cast members in Kidnapped include David McCallum, Ekkehardt Belle, Aude Landry, Bill Simpson, Patrick Allen.
Who created or directed Kidnapped?
Kidnapped was developed and directed by Jean-Pierre Decourt.