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Kidnapped

  • TV Movie
  • 1995
  • TV-PG
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
537
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Kidnapped (1995)
ActionAdventureDrama

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... Read allWhen 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 take... Read allWhen 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, mutual... Read all

  • Director
    • Ivan Passer
  • Writers
    • Robert Louis Stevenson
    • John Goldsmith
    • Michael Barlow
  • Stars
    • Armand Assante
    • Patrick Malahide
    • Michael Kitchen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    537
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ivan Passer
    • Writers
      • Robert Louis Stevenson
      • John Goldsmith
      • Michael Barlow
    • Stars
      • Armand Assante
      • Patrick Malahide
      • Michael Kitchen
    • 10User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Armand Assante
    Armand Assante
    • Alan Breck Stewart
    Patrick Malahide
    Patrick Malahide
    • Ebenezer
    Michael Kitchen
    Michael Kitchen
    • William Reid
    Brian Blessed
    Brian Blessed
    • Cluny MacPherson
    Brian McCardie
    Brian McCardie
    • David Balfour
    Antoine Byrne
    • Mary MacDonald of Dunbrae
    Adam Blackwood
    • Captain Forbes
    Alan Stanford
    • MacDonald Earl of Dunbrea
    Brian McGrath
    • James Stewart of The Glen
    Luke Hayden
    • Soldier 1
    Seamus Moran
    • Soldier 2
    David Kelly
    David Kelly
    • Angus the Gunsmith
    Des Braiden
    Des Braiden
    • Derelict
    Jonathan Ryan
    Jonathan Ryan
    • Hamish MacDonald
    Britta Smith
    Britta Smith
    • Margaret
    Oliver Maguire
    • Prison Governor
    Gerry Sullivan
    • Minister
    Jimmy Keogh
    • Drover
    • Director
      • Ivan Passer
    • Writers
      • Robert Louis Stevenson
      • John Goldsmith
      • Michael Barlow
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    6richard-1787

    An augmentation of Stevenson's novel

    Most movie adaptations of novels are just that: they pick and choose scenes in the novel to present in movie form, but basically tell the same story to be found in the novel.

    This is not that. It does present much of what is in Stevenson's novel, yes, and rather faithfully. But it also includes a LOT that is not in the novel, scenes that Stevenson had suggested but never developed. Indeed, as others have pointed out, there are significant characters here who do not exist in the novel.

    I found it to be a good presentation of Stevenson's novel, and I found Assante to be a lot of fun as Alan Breck Stewart, even if he is more Erol Flynn than ABS. Viewers just have to understand that this is not solely what Stevenson wrote. For that, as others have observed, the Disney treatment from the 1960s is better.

    Still, this is FAR better than the BBC travesty of the novel, which is far too often unfaithful to the novel, which this really is not. It just adds a lot that is not in the original.
    10themorningcomes

    All manners of men

    Well, to start with, this version of kidnapped hasn't got much in common at all with the book.

    That being said, it is a masterpiece in its own right. Unlike most movies, this one is not made to gratify cravings for thrilling immature romance, gory fight scenes, or political ax-grinding.

    And it is not dull.

    What drives this movie is its content. The real running theme throughout the movie is what men give their lives for.

    It's odd, but it has the most peculiarly uplifting execution scene. Very strange.
    10mtfolk

    Superb film with lots of action and adventure!

    Excellent family entertainment with outstanding acting performances. Plenty of action and adventure complimented with beautiful scenery. What a joy to watch a film without graphic violence, language and sex! Highly recommended for the most critical movie viewer.
    10Cicero-6

    A Superb Performance by Armand Assante

    Armand Assante turned in a superb performance as a Scottish loyalist in Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped." Mr. Assante was totally credible in his role as a man who would stick to the principles of truth, justice, and loyalty that the author highlighted in the novel. Any fan of Robert Louis Stevenson must definitely see this outstanding motion picture.
    1marc-deleu

    One of the worst movies I've watched in years

    When I read the other reviews I can't believe they cover the same movie, Generally I'm not too critical and enjoy a wide variety of genres, in particular adventure stories and was looking forward to watching this. I haven't read the book but I doubt it would have any impact on my lack of appreciation for this movie.

    The characters are hollow, the storyline seems patched together and the dialogs are artificial.

    At the end of the movie, I was left wondering what the whole point of the story was. Perhaps I need to watch it again, perhaps I missed something, but I highly doubt it.

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      Armand Assante replaced Christopher Reeve following the horse-riding accident that left Reeve paralyzed.
    • Quotes

      Red Fox: I see you like your comforts, Mr. Reid.

      William Reid: Well, any fool can be uncomfortable.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1997 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Secuestrado
    • Filming locations
      • Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • American Zoetrope
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • RHI Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 35m(155 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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