The read
It runs long at 2h 53m.
Synopsis
When Scottish young gentleman David Balfour's father dies, he leaves school to collect his inheritance from uncle Ebenezer, who in turn sells the boy as a future slave to a pirate ship. When staunch Stuart dynasty supporter Alan Breck Stewart accidentally boards the ship, he takes David along on his escape back to Edinburgh. They part and meet again repeatedly, mutually helpful against the Redcoats and respectful, although David is loyal to the English crown, but learns about its cruel oppression. Both ultimately face their adversaries.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Ivan PasserDirector
Cast
- Armand AssanteAlan Breck Stewart
- Patrick MalahideEbenezer
- Michael KitchenWilliam Reid
- Brian BlessedCluny MacPherson
- Brian McCardieDavid Balfour
- Des BraidenDerelict
- Adam BlackwoodCaptain Forbes
- Antoine ByrneMary MacDonald of Dunbrae
- Catherine ByrneFlora
- Alan StanfordMacDonald Earl of Dunbrea
- Christopher CassonRev. Campbell
- Brian McGrathJames Stewart of The Glen
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookscotland18th centuryjacobite rebellion