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The Kidnappers

1953 · 93 min · Director: Philip Leacock

The Kidnappers (1953) is a comedy drama, directed by Philip Leacock. It stars Jean Anderson and Adrienne Corri. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What The Kidnappers Is 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.

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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.

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How long is The Kidnappers?

The Kidnappers runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did The Kidnappers come out?

The Kidnappers was released in 1953.

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.

What is The Kidnappers's rating?

The Kidnappers holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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