Captain Kidd
1945, English. Directed by Rowland V. Lee.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Rowland V. LeeDirector
- Charles LaughtonCaptain Kidd
- Randolph ScottAdam Mercy / Adam Blayne
- Barbara BrittonLady Anne Dunstan
- Reginald OwenCary Shadwell
- John CarradineOrange Povey
- Gilbert RolandJose Lorenzo
- John QualenBart Blivens
- Sheldon LeonardCyprian Boyle
- William FarnumCapt. Rawson
- Henry DaniellKing William III
- Abner BibermanTheodore Blades (uncredited)
- Clifford Brooke(uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert N. Lee, Norman Reilly Raine
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Captain Kidd runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Who directed Captain Kidd?
Captain Kidd (1945) was directed by Rowland V. Lee and stars Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton.