Kidnapped
1960 · Movie · PG · 97 min · ★ 6.6 · 57% critics
A young heir is tricked out of his future and swept into danger after being taken far from home. Teaming up with a bold political outlaw, he must cross the Scottish Highlands while avoiding soldiers, suspicion, and shifting loyalties.
Based on Kidnapped
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Details
- Years
- 1960
- Release date
- 1960-02-24
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Critic score
- 57/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (30 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy old-fashioned historical adventures like Johnny Tremain or The Great Locomotive Chase; Not for you if you need fast pacing or easy-to-follow accents.
Pros: scenic Scottish setting; faithful adventure spirit; strong central performances | Cons: slow in spots; difficult accents; darker family tone
Themes
- red coats
Cast & crew
Peter Finch
as Alan Breck Stewart
James MacArthur
as David Balfour
Bernard Lee
as Captain Hoseason
John Laurie
as Ebenezer Balfour
Niall MacGinnis
as Mr. Shaun
Finlay Currie
as Cluny MacPherson
Miles Malleson
as Mr. Rankeillor
Duncan Macrae
as The Highlander
Andrew Cruickshank
as Colin Campbell
Peter O'Toole
as Robin MacGregor
Directed by Robert Stevenson