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22/11/1945 Action, Adventure, History 1h 29m
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Swashbuckling Adventure of the PRINCE of PIRATES!

Overview

Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the King of England. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.

  1. Rowland V. Lee

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Charles Laughton

    Captain Kidd

  2. Randolph Scott

    Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne

  3. Barbara Britton

    Lady Anne Dunstan

  4. Reginald Owen

    Cary Shadwell

  5. John Carradine

    Orange Povey

  6. Gilbert Roland

    Jose Lorenzo

  7. John Qualen

    Bart Blivens

  8. Sheldon Leonard

    Cyprian Boyle

  9. William Farnum

    Capt. Rawson

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Reviews

A review by John Chard
Written by John Chard on 2019-03-18
In days of old when ships were bold, just like the men that sailed them.

Captain Kidd is directed by Rowland V. Lee and adapted to screenplay by Norman Reilly Raine from a story by Robert N. Lee. It stars Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton and John Carradine. Music is scored by Werner Janssen and cinematography by Archie Stout.

The late 17th century and ruthless pirate Captain William Kidd (Laughton) is the scourge of the seas and attempts a double cross of King William III (Henry Daniell). His dastardly scheming, however, is in danger of falling apart when he hires ex-c...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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