The Kidnappers(1953)
The frankly sentimental story of love, hate and adventure in a primitive land!
The Kidnappers Synopsis
After losing their father in the Boer War, orphaned brothers Harry and Davy must leave their home in Scotland to live with their grandmother and cantankerous grandfather in Nova Scotia. The boys want nothing more than a pet dog, but their grandfather refuses to get them one. Then, when the brothers find an abandoned baby, they decide to keep it – but the foundling may not have been abandoned after all.
The Kidnappers (1953) is a drama, comedy and family film directed by Philip Leacock, released on December 1, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jean Anderson, Adrienne Corri, Theodore Bikel and Duncan Macrae. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Leacock
- Writers:
- Neil Paterson
- Producers:
- Sergei Nolbandov, Leslie Parkyn
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Cross
- Composer:
- Bruce Montgomery
- Production:
- Group Film Productions, The Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
The Kidnappers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Anderson
as Grandma MacKenzie
Adrienne Corri
as Kirsty
Theodore Bikel
as Dr. Willem Bloem
Duncan Macrae
as Jim MacKenzie
- Vincent Winter
Vincent Winter
as Davy
Jon Whiteley
as Harry
Francis de Wolff
as Jan Hooft Sr.
Christopher Beeny
as Jan Hooft Jr.
- James Sutherland
James Sutherland
as Arron McNab
- John Rae
John Rae
as Andrew McCleod
Jameson Clark
as Tom Cameron
- Eric Woodburn
Eric Woodburn
as Sam Howie
Key crew
Directed by Philip Leacock, written by Neil Paterson, produced by Sergei Nolbandov and Leslie Parkyn.
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The Kidnappers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Kidnappers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Kidnappers online?
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The Kidnappers (1953) is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Kidnappers?
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The main cast of The Kidnappers (1953) includes Jean Anderson, Adrienne Corri, Theodore Bikel, Duncan Macrae and Vincent Winter. The film was directed by Philip Leacock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Kidnappers released?
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The Kidnappers was released on December 1, 1953 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Kidnappers worth watching?
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The Kidnappers (1953) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.