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Captain Kidd

1945, Movie, NR, 89 mins

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Laughton plays the infamous pirate captain in this rather dull swashbuckler. The story takes place on the high seas in the late 1700s and chronicles the adventures of the title pirate as he plunders ships from England to India. The King of England foolishly enlists Laughton and his men to safeguard passage of several treasury ships belonging to the crown. Laughton, of course, double-crosses the King and takes the loot for himself. The angry King sends Scott to bring the pira... read more leave a comment
Year: 1945
Rated NR

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Cast
Charles Laughton: Capt. William Kidd
Randolph Scott: Adam Mercy
Barbara Britton: Lady Anne Falconer
Reginald Owen: Cary Shadwell
John Carradine: Orange Povey
Gilbert Roland: William Moore

 

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The king of England asks pirate Kidd to escort ships plying treasures from India.
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