

Captain Kidd
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.
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- Language
- English
- treasure
- madagascar
- revenge
- pirate
- exploding ship
- pirate ship
- high seas
- captain kidd
- 17th century
- naval battle
- avenging son
- sea pirates
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United StatesUS
- TheatricalNRNew York City, New York22 Nov 1945
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical21 Jan 1946
AustraliaAU
- Theatrical1 Aug 1946
AustriaAT
- TheatricalDate uncertain1 Jan 1946
- TheatricalRe-release16 Apr 1949
BelgiumBE
- Theatrical (limited)Brussels15 Nov 1946
FinlandFI
- Theatrical17 Jul 1953
FranceFR
- Theatrical11 Dec 1946
GermanyDE
- TheatricalSometime in 19481 Jan 1948
- TheatricalRe-release20 Oct 1950
HungaryHU
- Digital / OTT22 Feb 2014
MexicoMX
- TheatricalB25 Dec 1945
NetherlandsNL
- Theatrical (limited)Dan Haag14 Nov 1947
PortugalPT
- Theatrical7 Nov 1946
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Captain Kidd was released on 22 November 1945.
Audience reviews
2- J6/10
John Chard
3/18/2019
In days of old when ships were bold, just like the men that sailed them. Captain Kidd is directed by Rowland V. Lee and adapted to screenplay by Norman Reilly Raine from a story by Robert N. Lee. It stars Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton and John Carradine. Music is scored by Werner Janssen and cinematography by Archie Stout. The late 17th century and ruthless pirate Captain William Kidd (Lau…
- C6/10
CinemaSerf
7/1/2022
Charles Laughton stands out amongst this rather motley cast in the eponymous role; sent by King Charles II (Henry Daniell) to escort a treasure ship from India. A bit like leaving the child in charge of the sweetshop; "Kidd" has his own agenda but reckons not for the company aboard his nest of rogues of an oddly mis-cast Randolph Scott "Adam Mercy" who has a smidge too much honour. Barbara Britton provides the love i…
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