Kidnapped (1960 film) facts for kids
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Original theatrical poster by Reynold Brown
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| Directed by | Robert Stevenson |
| Produced by | Walt Disney |
| Written by | Robert Stevenson |
| Starring | Peter Finch James MacArthur Bernard Lee |
| Music by | Cedric Thorpe Davie |
| Cinematography | Paul Beeson |
| Editing by | Gordon Stone |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | February 24, 1960 |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English, Scots |
Kidnapped is a 1960 live-action movie made by Walt Disney Productions. It's based on the famous adventure book Kidnapped written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886. The film stars Peter Finch and James MacArthur. This was Disney's second movie based on a book by Stevenson, after Treasure Island. It was also the first movie for the well-known actor Peter O'Toole.
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The Exciting Story of Kidnapped
David's Unlucky Start
The movie Kidnapped takes place in Scotland during the 1700s. A young man named David Balfour (James MacArthur) has just lost his father. He travels to the House of Shaws with a letter from his father. There, he meets his uncle, Ebenezer (John Laurie), who is not very welcoming.
David soon learns that his uncle is not liked by anyone nearby. He starts asking questions about his family's past. Ebenezer tries to harm David, even setting up a dangerous accident for him.
Tricked and Trapped at Sea
Later, David goes with Ebenezer to meet a ship captain named Hoseason (Bernard Lee). Captain Hoseason tricks David into coming aboard his ship. At Ebenezer's request, David is then forced to stay on the ship against his will. He learns he will be taken far away and made to work without pay.
A New Friend and a Clever Plan
While at sea, a thick fog causes the ship to crash into another boat. A man named Alan Breck Stewart (Peter Finch) is the only survivor. He is brought onto David's ship. Alan pays for his trip, but the captain plans to steal the rest of his money.
David warns Alan about the captain's plan. Together, they fight off the ship's crew. Alan then forces Captain Hoseason to take them back to shore. The ship sinks, but David manages to swim to land.
Escaping Danger and Finding Justice
After some dangerous events on land, David is saved by Alan. It turns out Alan is a Jacobite, meaning he supports a certain royal family and is wanted by the soldiers. David and Alan must hide from the authorities.
They make their way back to the House of Shaws. Alan helps David trick Ebenezer into admitting his bad deeds. A hidden witness hears Ebenezer's confession. This allows David to finally get what is rightfully his.
Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in Kidnapped:
- Peter Finch as Allan Breck Stewart
- James MacArthur as David Balfour
- Bernard Lee as Captain Hoseason
- John Laurie as Ebenezer Balfour
- Niall MacGinnis as Mr. Shuan
- 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
- Alex Mackenzie as The Ferryman
- Oliver Johnston as Mr. Campbell
- Norman Macowan as Tinker
- Eileen Way as Jennet Clouston
- Edie Martin as the woman on the bridge (from whom Alan Breck buys the pipe and tobacco)
- Abe Barker as Donald Dhu MacLaren
- Richard Evans (uncredited) as Ransome, the cabin boy
