Captain Kidd (1945)
Directed by Rowland V. Lee · 89 min · Action, Adventure, History
15.2 TOPICAL score · #5,024 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Captain Kidd (1945, directed by Rowland V. Lee) has a TOPICAL score of 15.2 - ranked 5,024 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and awards, and lowest on historical impact. It won 0 awards from 1 nomination. Critics: 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 6.2/10 (39 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 15 languages.
Why this score
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- Critics100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6/10 critics' average
- AudienceTMDB 6.2/10 (39 ratings)
- Awards0 wins, 1 nomination
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 15 languages
- Still read2,148 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Charles Laughton (actor #394), Randolph Scott (actor #1,757), Barbara Britton, Reginald Owen (actor #1,257)