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A Balasaur Score of 73 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 37 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 29m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 37 points higher than audiences do.
38 audience votes
Key crew
- Rowland V. LeeDirector
- Werner JanssenOriginal Music Composer
- Norman Reilly RaineScreenplay
Cast
- 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)
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Themes
treasuremadagascarrevengepirateexploding shippirate shiphigh seascaptain kidd17th centurynaval battleavenging sonsea pirates