Captain Kidd
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Captain Kidd

Swashbuckling Adventure of the PRINCE of PIRATES!

6.3 / 10 1945 1h 29mNR English
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Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Captain Kidd

Lead
Randolph Scott

Randolph Scott

Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne

Barbara Britton

Barbara Britton

Lady Anne Dunstan

Reginald Owen

Reginald Owen

Cary Shadwell

John Carradine

John Carradine

Orange Povey

Gilbert Roland

Gilbert Roland

Jose Lorenzo

John Qualen

John Qualen

Bart Blivens

Sheldon Leonard

Sheldon Leonard

Cyprian Boyle

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rowland V. Lee's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Captain Kidd is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker