Summary
The Kidnappers is a British romantic film drama first released in 1953,
directed by Philip Leacock.
The film stars Duncan Macrae, Jean Anderson, Adrienne Corri and Theodore Bikel.
It has also been released under the title: The Little Kidnappers.
Our overall rating for this film is: very good.
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Credits
- Director: Philip Leacock
- Script: Neil Paterson
- Photo: Eric Cross
- Music: Bruce Montgomery
- Cast: Duncan Macrae (Jim MacKenzie, Granddaddy), Jean Anderson (Grandma MacKenzie), Adrienne Corri (Kirsty), Theodore Bikel (Dr. Willem Bloem), Jon Whiteley (Harry, Jim’s Grandson), Vincent Winter (Davy – Jim’s Grandson), Francis De Wolff (Jan Hooft Sr.), James Sutherland (Arron McNab), John Rae (Andrew McCleod), Jack Stewart (Dominie), Jameson Clark (Tom Cameron), Eric Woodburn (Sam Howie), Christopher Beeny (Jan Hooft Jr.), Howard Connell (Archibald Jenkins), Danny (Rover), Anthony Michael Heathcoat (Baby Girl), Alex McCrindle (The Minister)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 93 min; B&W
- Aka: The Little Kidnappers
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Drama / Family / Romance / War


