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The Kidnappers (1953)

Movie ★ 6.7 93 min

Drama Comedy Family

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. Then, when the brothers find an abandoned baby, they decide to keep it – but the foundling may not have been abandoned after all.

Philip Leacock Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 1, 1953
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0046006
Language
Studio
Group Film Productions,

Themes

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 Davy Jon Whiteley Jon Whiteley Harry Francis de Wolff Francis de Wolff Jan Hooft Sr. Christopher Beeny Christopher Beeny Jan Hooft Jr. James Sutherland Arron McNab John Rae Andrew McCleod Jameson Clark Jameson Clark Tom Cameron Eric Woodburn Sam Howie Howard Connell Archibald Jenkins Jack Stewart Jack Stewart Dominie Anthony Michael Heathcoat Baby Girl (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Kidnappers about?
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. Then, when the brothers find an abandoned baby, they decide to keep it – but the foundling may not have been abandoned after all.
Who directed The Kidnappers?
The Kidnappers was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in The Kidnappers?
The Kidnappers stars Jean Anderson, Adrienne Corri, Theodore Bikel, Duncan Macrae.
When was The Kidnappers released?
The Kidnappers is a 1953 drama, comedy, family film.
Where can I watch The Kidnappers?
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