Captain Kidd (1945)

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It's every man for himself when Charles Laughton bites into the role of infamous 17th century pirate captain William Kidd. Hoping to further increase his ill-gotten gains, Captain Kidd inveigles King William III (Henry Daniel) into appointing him the "patriotic" protector of a valuable treasure ship. Ostensibly hired to fend off enemy vessels, Kidd intends to steal the ship's cargo for himself with the aid of his swarthy lieutenants William Moore (Gilbert Roland) and Orange Povy (John Carradine). The romantic subplot is carried by "honest" brigand Adam Merry (Randolph Scott) and kidnapped noblewoman Lady Ann Falconer (Barbara Britton). Charles Laughton reprised his part in the 1952 farce Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, (more)

Director(s):: Rowland V. Lee

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: G

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Captain Kidd

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 88 mins

Complete Cast of Captain Kidd

Charles Laughton - Capt. William Kidd
Barbara Britton - Lady Anne Dunstan
Reginald Owen - Cary Shadwell
John Qualen - Bert Blivens
Abner Biberman - Blades
William Farnum - Capt. Rawson
Henry Daniell - William III

Randolph Scott - Adam Mercy
John Carradine - Orange Povey
Gilbert Roland - Jose Lorenzo
Sheldon Leonard - Cyprian Boyle
Ian Keith - Lord Albermarle
Miles Mander - William III
Ray Teal - Michael O'Shawn

Director(s):: Rowland V. Lee

Writer(s):: Norman Reilly Raine

Producer(s):: Benedict E. Bogeaus

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: G(Suitable for Children)

Categories:: Action / Adventure

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	Paul W.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

This is fun movie marred by the dismal quality of the print from which the DVD was made. It looks like a 16mm TV print and has more splices than a transatlantic telephone cable. The title is available from several disc makers; I can't believe this is the best of the lot. If so, it's too bad. Blockbuster, find us something better.

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	Christina F.

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GReat movie Charles Laughton was simply wonderful as Captain Kidd! I can not imagine anyone else who could play that role.The quality of the movie was a bit grainy but all in all a true classic to watch