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6.3Cutthroat 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.
Released: 1945-11-2289 minDir: Rowland V. LeeAction, Adventure, History
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Cast
- Charles Laughton as Captain Kidd
- Randolph Scott as Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne
- Barbara Britton as Lady Anne Dunstan
- Reginald Owen as Cary Shadwell
- John Carradine as Orange Povey
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1940s historical adventure films1945 American films1945 English-language films1945 filmsAmerican black-and-white filmsAmerican historical adventure filmsAmerican seafaring filmsCultural depictions of William III of EnglandCultural depictions of William KiddEnglish-language historical adventure filmsFilms based on American folkloreFilms directed by Rowland V. Lee