Captain Kidd

"Swashbuckling Adventure of the PRINCE of PIRATES!"

Dec 25 1945 Approved 1h 30m
Adventure, Biography, Drama

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.

Plot

In this unhistorical account, Capt. William Kidd is already a clever, ruthless pirate when, in 1699, he tricks the king into commissioning him as escort for a treasure ship from India. He enlists a crew of pardoned cutthroats - and Orange Povey, whom Kidd once abandoned on a reef and hoped never to see again. Of course, Kidd's intentions are treacherous. But there's more to gunner Adam Mercy than meets the eye.

Written by

Norman Reilly Raine, Robert N. Lee

Directed by

Rowland V. Lee

Cast

Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Benedict Bogeaus Production, Captain Kidd Productions Inc.

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Trailers
Captain Kidd - APC Teaser
Featurettes
Captain Kidd - TCC AI Color
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