| Walt Disney's Kidnapped |  | Director: Robert Stevenson
Actors: Peter Finch, James Macarthur, Bernard Lee, John Laurie, Niall Macginnis
Category: Video
Buy Used: CDN$ 62.99
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 70
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Media: VHS Tape
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6302271983
UPC: 012257111033
EAN: 9786302271980
Theatrical Release Date: February 24, 1960
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
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| Editorial Reviews:
From Amazon.com
Sold into shipboard slavery by his wicked uncle, the newly orphaned David Balfour turns his misfortune into adventure in this Disney adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel. Before he can get back to the Scottish Lowlands to claim his birthright, the young man experiences mutiny, shipwreck, clan wars, trickery, illness, and bagpipe playing. Most of this is at the side of the high-spirited Highlander Alan Breck. The Stewart clan leader crashes into his prison ship, jumps aboard, and commandeers both the ship and the boy's life, tutoring him in the ways of subterfuge, battle, and loyalty. Despite the relatively heavy subject matter, the tone is light and the action swift. Add the gorgeous--and genuine--Celtic scenery, and it makes for a quickly passed 95 minutes. Although this 1960 film has no graphic violence, a boy is killed aboard ship and other more anonymous characters die, making this tale more appropriate for gradeschoolers and up. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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| Customer Reviews:
 Classic adventure and some history lessons July 10, 2001
After reading two short books on the history of Scotland, I saw this version of "Kidnapped" again. Wonderful. It is a good, fun film and the historical niceties of the director are amazing. Anyone who enjoys it might even enjoy it more after reading a bit of Scottish history and looking at it again. This is a true classic film--wish Disney would put it out on DVD !!
 The best version ever July 3, 2001
I have seen many filmed version of this classic adventure story but none is as excellent as this. This movie is true to the book-except but slight alterations. They kept even most of the original diaglogue although they left some of the scottisicms out and used standard English instead (with Scottish accent, indeed). But the Scottish feeling is still high. That is mostly due to the fine Scottish actors. Each and every one of them is just perfect. You must have seen John Laurie's Uncle Ebenezer! It is an outstanding performance. Add to this the finest scottish scenery and to crown all Peter Finch as Alan Breck and you are ready to tramp the highlands yourself. - P.S.: Don't be afraid of the Scottish accent - even me, who's native tongue is German has no difficulties in understandig each and every word.
The best version ever July 3, 2001
I have seen many filmed version of this classic adventure story but none is as excellent as this. This movie is true to the book-except but slight alterations. They kept even most of the original diaglogue although they left some of the scottisicms out and used standard English instead (with Scottish accent, indeed). But the Scottish feeling is still high. That is mostly due to the fine Scottish actors. Each and every one of them is just perfect. You must have seen John Laurie's Uncle Ebenezer! It is an outstanding performance. Add to this the finest scottish scenery and to crown all Peter Finch as Alan Breck and you are ready to tramp the highlands yourself. - P.S.: Don't be afraid of the Scottish accent - even me, who's native tongue is German has no difficulties in understandig each and every word.
excellent movie, like a typical disney February 23, 2001
i first watched this movie as a child, and the novelty hasnt worn off since. this classic adventure is filmed excellently in disneys golden age, with similar movies such as swiss family robinson, treasure island and old yellar, although kidnapped ranks as my favourite. This is very close to the original novel and on its original release, the movie recieved a dreaded PG rating which is fatal for a disney movie and so it underwent several cuts until it recieved its welcomed U. The acting, sets as well as the adventure scale are excellent, whether it be a movie for you or a child you wont be disappointed!
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