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Captain Kidd

NR19451h 29mRowland V. Lee
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"Swashbuckling Adventure of the PRINCE of PIRATES!"

Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the King of England. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.

ActionAdventureHistory
TreasureMadagascarRevengePirateExploding ShipPirate ShipHigh SeasCaptain Kidd17th CenturyNaval Battle

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What is Captain Kidd (1945) about?

Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the King of England. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware…

Who stars in Captain Kidd?

Captain Kidd stars Charles Laughton (Captain Kidd), Randolph Scott (Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne), Barbara Britton (Lady Anne Dunstan), Reginald Owen (Cary Shadwell), John Carradine (Orange Povey). The film was directed by Rowland V. Lee.

How long is Captain Kidd?

Captain Kidd has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1945. It is rated NR.

Is Captain Kidd worth watching?

Captain Kidd holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Action, Adventure, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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