Kidnapped (1995)
When Scottish young gentleman David Balfour's father dies, he leaves school to collect his inheritance from uncle Ebenezer, who in turn sells the boy as a future slave to a pirate ship. When staunch Stuart dynasty supporter Alan Breck Stewart accidentally boards the ship, he takes David along on his escape back to Edinburgh. They part and meet again repeatedly, mutually helpful against the Redcoats and respectful, although David is loyal to the English crown, but learns about its cruel oppression. Both ultimately face their adversaries.
Director: Ivan Passer
Genre: Action, Adventure, TV Movie
Runtime: 173 min
Release Date: November 5, 1995
Cast
- Armand Assante - Alan Breck Stewart
- Patrick Malahide - Ebenezer
- Michael Kitchen - William Reid
- Brian Blessed - Cluny MacPherson
- Brian McCardie - David Balfour
- Des Braiden - Derelict
- Adam Blackwood - Captain Forbes
- Antoine Byrne - Mary MacDonald of Dunbrae
- Catherine Byrne - Flora
- Alan Stanford - MacDonald Earl of Dunbrea
Production: American Zoetrope
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, scotland, 18th century, jacobite rebellion
More Films by Director: Ivan Passer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kidnapped about?
- When Scottish young gentleman David Balfour's father dies, he leaves school to collect his inheritance from uncle Ebenezer, who in turn sells the boy as a future slave to a pirate ship. When staunch Stuart dynasty supporter Alan Breck Stewart accidentally boards the ship, he takes David along on his escape back to Edinburgh. They part and meet again repeatedly, mutually helpful against the Redcoats and respectful, although David is loyal to the English crown, but learns about its cruel oppression. Both ultimately face their adversaries.
- Who directed Kidnapped?
- Kidnapped was directed by Ivan Passer.
- Who stars in Kidnapped?
- Kidnapped stars Armand Assante, Patrick Malahide, Michael Kitchen, Brian Blessed, Brian McCardie, Des Braiden.
- How long is Kidnapped?
- Kidnapped has a runtime of 2h 53m (173 minutes).
- What genre is Kidnapped?
- Kidnapped is a Action, Adventure, TV Movie film.
- Where was Kidnapped produced?
- Kidnapped was produced in United States of America.