Product Details

• Actors: Peter Finch, James MacArthur, Bernard Lee
• Directors: Robert Stevenson
• Format: Full Screen, Dolby, Digital Sound, Mono, Color
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000MP7RGI
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,276 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Robert Louis Stevenson's exciting saga of a young man's quest for his rightful inheritance bursts upon the screen in this faithful Disney adaptation. Award-winning actor Peter Finch stars as the daring rebel, Alan Breck, who joins forces with young David Balfour (James MacArthur) to do battle with scurvy sea dogs and ruthless Redcoats. A strong supporting cast features the memorable screen debut of Peter O'Toole. Filmed in the majestic Scottish Highlands, Disney's KIDNAPPED, with its swordplay, storms at sea, and heroic bravery, is a classic adventure of epic proportions!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kidnapped finally on DVD, April 9, 2008

By 

microjoe - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)   

This review is from: Kidnapped (DVD)

Originally released in 1960, filmed 10 years after Disney's "Treasure Island" (Both are based on books written by Robert Louis Stevenson). This is a grittier more realistic film than Treasure Island, not as flamboyant. Coincidentally, Disney Director Robert Stevenson wrote the screenplay based on the novel but he is not related to the original writer.

Set in 18th centurey Scotland, it features James MacArthur who made 5 other films for Disney as a young man, and later moved on to "Hawaii 5-O". The film starts with a plot of a young man finding out he has an estate after his father dies, and when he goes to reclaim it his uncle tries to cheat him out of it. There is a famous scene where the uncle tries to kill the young man by sending up a tower in the dark... with missing stairs. Peter Finch is the Hero that takes him under his wing. They have to battle their way off a ship as cutthroat sailors try to murder them. The movie draws you in, as it is very realistic and loaded with period atmosphere, costumes, sets, and weapons. The British are chasing the Scottish Highlanders all over the countryside which is loaded with friends and traitors, and so they can trust no one. There are many character actors that add to the richness of the film. This film is a rollicking good time, and has intrigue, adventure, and mystery as well. Swordfights and gun battles galore! There are numerous authentic Scottish actors and accents, as it was filmed on location in Scotland. While Disney films that were made in Europe were criticized for being "too Americanized" they loved this film and praised both it's authenticity to the original book.

The color is beautiful on this nice clean print, but I do not think the remastered it again for this DVD release. This film is not for the smallest kids as it does have some scary scenes and some violence. (But keep in mind that the film still takes a strong stand against killing and drinking/gambling. Nice moral lessons without being preachy. The stars fight because they have too, and truly regret having to participate in violence to defend themselves). Keep an eye out for Peter O'Toole in this film.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Scotch on the rocks, August 8, 2010

By 

Hungering Artist - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Kidnapped (DVD)

Kidnapped! has been a favorite of mine for years, judging by how many times I played the VHS copy I bought. I was let down by the fact that the DVD copy as not available in stores. Another irriation was that the DVD has no special features whatsoever--and it deserves them if this is going to be a DVD that is only available to Disney insiders. Well, I've got it at last. I only wish the House of Mouse had been less thrifty with this release.

James MacArthur, Peter O'Toole and a few others were still alive when this format was chosen and should have at least appeared to offer their recollections about the film---but nothing!


I'm vaguely hoping that when Disney finally releases "CHILD OF GLASS" on DVD that they will pad the special features with cast and crew input.


Buy Kidnapped on DVD and be up to date, but this isn't much more than a VHS copy that has learned a few more tricks. Hungering Artist, August 2010.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stands the Test of Time, December 13, 2009

By 

Mike in the Middle (Midwest) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Kidnapped (DVD)

I saw this movie a number of times when I was young. Some of the scenes are deeply etched in my memory. I bought this movie expecting to be disappointed--I worried that it might be cute and sanitized. I was completely wrong. Great production values, wonderfully etched characters and an exciting story. I was particularly surprised how challenging the Scottish brogue was to follow. I must have missed half of the dialog when I was young; I know that I missed some on my first viewing.

I am not sure what ten year olds would make of it today. But if you saw this when young, it is definitely worth picking up.