' For God's sake hold on!' On a stormy night off the coast of Scotland young David Balfour faces his most terrifying test yet He's been double-crossed by his wicked uncle tricked into a sea voyage & sold into slavery When the dashing Alan Breck Stewart comes aboard he finds a brave friend at least & the pair fight back against their treacherous black-hearted shipmates But then the ship hits a reef it's every man for himself & David must battle against the raging sea itself!BACKSTORY Learn about the true stories that inspired this adventurous tale! ...

Set in Scotland in 1751 Kidnapped remains one of the most exciting stories ever written Young David Balfour orphaned then betrayed by his Uncle Ebenezer his so-called guardian falls in with Alan Breck the unscrupulous but heroic champion of the Jacobite cause Shipwreck murder & dramatic escape through the Highlands are just a few of the ingredients of this highly charged tale of intrigue action & adventure Catriona the lesser-known sequel immediately continues David's story Back in Edinburgh he is caught up in the aftermath of the Appin murder; certain of the accused man's innocence David's determination to testify on his behalf is impeded by a series of adventures not least of which is hid passionate but problematic romance with Catriona granddaughter of Rob Roy Mac Gregor Alan Breck features again becoming involved in the thrilling attempt to reunite the lovers One of his own favourites Stevenson said of Catriona that he would never do a better book' ...

Set in Scotland in 1751 Kidnapped remains one of the most exciting stories ever written Young David Balfour orphaned then betrayed by his Uncle Ebenezer his so-called guardian falls in with Alan Breck the unscrupulous but heroic champion of the Jacobite cause Shipwreck murder & dramatic escape through the Highlands are just a few of the ingredients of this highly charged tale of intrigue action & adventure Catriona the lesser-known sequel immediately continues David's story Back in Edinburgh he is caught up in the aftermath of the Appin murder; certain of the accused man's innocence David's determination to testify on his behalf is impeded by a series of adventures not least of which is hid passionate but problematic romance with Catriona granddaughter of Rob Roy Mac Gregor Alan Breck features again becoming involved in the thrilling attempt to reunite the lovers One of his own favourites Stevenson said of Catriona that he would never do a better book' ...

Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson book KIDNAPPED sees David Balfour sold as a slave & sent to the colonies Fortunately he becomes friends with Alan Breck Sewart & the two escape & set out on a dangerous trek back to Edinburgh Features all 13 episodes of the series ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Based on the novels by Robert Louis Stevenson & directed by Oscar-winning Delbert Mann this epic star-studded adventure sees Michael Caine in the role of a Jacobite rebel who befriends an orphan fleeing a life of slavery A strong drama with a moving score from Roy Budd (and end theme sung by folk legend Mary Hopkin) Kidnapped co-stars Jack Hawkins Donald Pleasence Trevor Howard & Gordon Jackson & is featured here in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio 1746 as defeated Jacobite rebels flee Government forces in the aftermath of the battle at Culloden eighteen-year-old orphan David Balfour&s attempt to claim his inheritance results in his incarceration on a slaver ship heading for the West Indies Luckily for David the ship&s captain runs afoul of Alan Breck & both Breck & David make their bloody escape Actors Michael Caine Lawrence Douglas Vivien Heilbron Trevor Howard Jack Hawkins Directors Delbert Mann Format PALLanguage English Region Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 1 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Long sought-after by classic television collectors & fans of Robert Louis Stevenson&s work this 13-part adaptation stars David Mc Callum (Sapphire & Steel The Man from UNCLE) as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart This ambitious serial (a co-production between HTV & Germany&s Tele-Munchen) also features a host of British character actors including Bill Simpson Patrick Allen Andrew Keir Patrick Magee & Frank Windsor All 13 episodes have been transferred from the original 16mm film elements especially for this DVD release When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle&s bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance his relative tries to murder him then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies Luckily for the lad he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck Stewart who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie&s defeat at Culloden When a ship&s captain tries to kill Breck for his money the two manage to get to land & set out for Edinburgh dodging the ruthless Redcoats along the way Certificate PG Screen Fullscreen 43 Languages English
- Dolby Digital (20) Mono Duration 5 hours 25 minutes (approx)
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Spanish home invasion horror in which a gang of criminals hold a wealthy family hostage in their Madrid house Jaime (Fernando Cayo) Marta (Ana Wagener) & their strong-willed daughter Isa (Manuela Velles) have had a stressful day moving their belongings into their new home However their petty bickering & frustration is soon put into perspective when three masked & armed men burst into the house & take them hostage Jaime is led away to a nearby cash machine to withdraw the balance of his account while Marta & Isa are left in the house ...

In this charming 1954 feature Harry & Davy are two orphans living with their grandparents in Nova Scotia Their autocratic grandfather gives them a 'spare the rod spoil the child' kind of upbringing All the boys really want is a dog all the other kids have them but their grandfather won't let them have one As luck would have it the boys find a baby orphaned as they are & decide to hide it They then must conceal it from their grandfather while discovering the love that was missing from their lives ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Anthony Hopkins stars as brewery tycoon Freddy Heineken in this action feature adaptation of his kidnapping In 1983 the Dutch owner of Heineken International was abducted by five daring men who demanded the highest ransom ever paid for such a crime The story follows the infamous job&s planning execution & aftermath for all those involved Sam Worthington Jim Sturgess & Ryan Kwanten also star ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Anthony Hopkins stars as brewery tycoon Freddy Heineken in this action feature adaptation of his kidnapping In 1983 the Dutch owner of Heineken International was abducted by five daring men who demanded the highest ransom ever paid for such a crime The story follows the infamous job&s planning execution & aftermath for all those involved Sam Worthington Jim Sturgess & Ryan Kwanten also star ...