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Les aventures de David Balfour

Original title: Kidnapped
  • TV Mini Series
  • 1978
  • 6h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
256
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Les aventures de David Balfour (1978)
AdventureDramaHistoryRomance

When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's 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 la... Read allWhen young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's 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.When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's 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.

  • Stars
    • David McCallum
    • Ekkehardt Belle
    • Aude Landry
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  • IMDb RATING
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    256
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    • Stars
      • David McCallum
      • Ekkehardt Belle
      • Aude Landry
    • 11User reviews
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    David McCallum
    David McCallum
    • Alan Breck Stewart
    • 1978
    Ekkehardt Belle
    Ekkehardt Belle
    • David Balfour
    • 1978
    Aude Landry
    Aude Landry
    • Catriona…
    • 1978
    Bill Simpson
    • James of the Glens
    • 1978
    John Carson
    John Carson
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    • 1978
    John Carlisle
    • Mungo Campbell
    • 1978
    Joseph Brady
    Joseph Brady
    • Neil
    • 1978
    Patrick Allen
    Patrick Allen
    • Prestongrange
    • 1978
    Patrick Magee
    Patrick Magee
    • Ebenezer Balfour
    • 1978
    Frank Windsor
    Frank Windsor
    • Colin Roy 'Red Fox' Campbell
    • 1978
    Bernhard Wicki
    Bernhard Wicki
    • Captain Hoseason
    • 1978
    Jutta Speidel
    Jutta Speidel
    • Barbara Grant
    • 1978
    Leonard Maguire
    • Charles Stewart
    • 1978
    Wolfe Morris
    Wolfe Morris
    • Fraser
    • 1978
    Patricia Driscoll
    Patricia Driscoll
    • Margaret…
    • 1978
    Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins
    • Prince Charlie
    • 1978
    Arthur Brauss
    Arthur Brauss
    • Riarch
    • 1978
    Ewen Solon
    Ewen Solon
    • Argyll
    • 1978
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    10andrewsconsulting

    Well acted!

    This particular version of Kidnapped was well acted and enjoyable. Until reading a comment today I thought I was one of the few who saw the production. It is unfortunate that it was not released on video.
    JB-9

    The best version ever.

    I saw this version of Kidnapped in 1979.I think it was the best one that was made. The theme music was really nice.It was called David's theme. It was very haunting and lonely. I would love to see a repeat of the show.I feel that Robert Louis Stevenson would be happy with this production.
    10andrewsconsulting

    An Excellent Production

    This version of Kidnapped was well acted and beautifully produced. I was pleased to find that other viewers enjoyed the production as much as I did. It has been a disappointment that it was never re-run. If I recall correctly it was broadcast in the United States by Turner Productions. It is also unfortunate that it was not released on video.
    10tim-smith

    Brilliant

    It seems like ever such a long time ago that this series was shown in the UK - the fact that I remember it so well after such a long time speaks for itself! Very well acted, and filmed, and with a very evocative soundtrack - this production brings the story to life, and includes a lot of scene/parts of the story that are often left out of other productions.

    Definitely a very definitive production of the story, and definitely the very best. Along with a lot of people, I would love to own a copy - is this possible.. ?? Whoever owns the copyright - PLEASE - release it for sale - PLEASE!! It's SO good! I'm sure it would sell well and be very much worth your while....
    10savbard

    Great Movie

    This is a great movie, with only one problem: you cannot buy a copy and it was only shown on TV in the USA once that I know of, in the early 1980's. I hope someone will get the idea to show it again, and make it available for purchase on DVD or VHS. I have never seen a better version of this movie. It really captures the spirit of Scotland at the time. I would put it up against Braveheart or any of the Lord Of The Rings movies. The music alone stirs the blood of anyone with Celtic blood, or a Celtic spirit. The fight scenes are most excellent. I hope someone who has the power to get this movie out for everyone to see it again will do so. If someone knows if there is a DVD or VHS copy out please post a message on here.

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    • Trivia
      The series is based on two novels of Robert Louis Stevenson: "Kidnapped" and its sequel "Catriona". Most of the other "Kidnapped" TV and movie adaptations are based only on the first novel.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten: Angel's Höllenkommando (2021)

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    • Release date
      • June 12, 1979 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • West Germany
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Abenteuer des David Balfour
    • Production companies
      • Harlech Television (HTV)
      • Technisonor
      • Tele München Fernseh Produktionsgesellschaft (TMG)
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    • Runtime
      • 6h 30m(390 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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