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The Kidnappers
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THE KIDNAPPERS

"The frankly sentimental story of love, hate and adventure in a primitive land!"

19531h 33m6.7 TMDb

Directed by Philip Leacock

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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.

Cast

Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson

Grandma MacKenzie

Adrienne Corri

Adrienne Corri

Kirsty

Theodore Bikel

Theodore Bikel

Dr. Willem Bloem

Duncan Macrae

Duncan Macrae

Jim MacKenzie

Vincent Winter

Vincent Winter

Davy

Jon Whiteley

Jon Whiteley

Harry

Francis de Wolff

Francis de Wolff

Jan Hooft Sr.

Christopher Beeny

Christopher Beeny

Jan Hooft Jr.

Movie Vibe

Suspense5.8
Emotion6.7
Complexity7.3
Humor7
Realism7.1
Action4.2
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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