Kidnapped (1979)
Overview
David McCallum stars as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart, and this ambitious serial (a co-production between HTV and Germany's Tele-Munchen) also features a host of British character actors, including Bill Simpson, Patrick Allen, Andrew Keir, Patrick Magee and Frank Windsor. When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house 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 with Alan Breck Stewart, who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden. When a ship's captain tries to kill Breck for his money, the two manage to get to land and set out for Edinburgh, dodging the ruthless Redcoats along the way.
Where to watch Kidnapped
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
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What is Kidnapped about?
David McCallum stars as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart, and this ambitious serial (a co-production between HTV and Germany's Tele-Munchen) also features a host of British character actors, including Bill Simpson, Patrick Allen, Andrew Keir, Patrick Magee and Frank Windsor. When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house 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 with Alan Breck Stewart, who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden. When a ship's captain tries to kill Breck for his money, the two manage to get to land and set out for Edinburgh, dodging the ruthless Redcoats along the way. Kidnapped is a Drama series, first aired on 1979-04-07, 1 season and 13 episodes.
Is Kidnapped worth watching?
TMDB users rate Kidnapped 7.1 out of 10 from 10 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Kidnapped?
In Germany, Kidnapped can be bought from Apple TV and Amazon Video. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jean-Pierre Decourt
Cast
- David McCallum as Alan Breck Stewart
- Ekkehardt Belle as David Balfour
- Aude Landry as Catriona
- Bill Simpson as James of the Glens
- Patrick Allen as Prestongrange
- Jutta Speidel as Barbara Grant
- Bernhard Wicki as Hoseason
- Arthur Brauss as Riarch
- Leonard Maguire as Charles Stewart
- Paul Grist as Brough
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Sources
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