Captain Kidd
Seen it?1945 | 89 min | Action, Adventure, History
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl or Mutiny on the Bounty, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1945: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rowland V. Lee
- 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