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Kidnapped (1987): Cast

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Kidnapped is a 1987 thriller directed by Howard Avedis, starring Charles Napier as Lt. O'Bryan, Barbara Crampton and David Naughton. It is based on Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson and Donald McFarlan. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Kidnapped (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Howard Avedis
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kidnapped About?

The premise of Kidnapped without spoilers, adapted from Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson and Donald McFarlan.

After her sister is abducted on her sixteenth birthday and forced to appear in pornographic videos, a mother teams up with a determined police officer. Together they confront a ruthless porn ring, with the officer's relentless pursuit exposing a network of abuse and leading to a tense showdown to rescue the teenage victim.

Kidnapped Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female topless nudity
  • abduction
  • sister
  • female nudity
  • kidnapping
  • pornographer
  • birthday
  • zoo
  • teenage girl
  • teenager
  • birthday present
  • public toilet
+38 more
  • wheelchair
  • wrist watch
  • shooting
  • stalker
  • drugs
  • heroin
  • injection
  • forced drug use
  • drugged
  • mansion
  • police
  • shot in the chest
  • shot to death
  • murder
  • man shoots a woman
  • man kills a woman
  • drug addiction
  • foot chase
  • threatened with a gun
  • hotel room
  • sex slavery
  • sex slave
  • kicked in the groin
  • rape attempt
  • threat to kill
  • threatened with a knife
  • cutting up a bra
  • female underwear
  • undressing
  • gunfight
  • shootout
  • revolver
  • chimpanzee
  • impersonation
  • fistfight
  • hand to hand combat
  • martial arts
  • submachine gun
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Cast & crew

Kidnapped Cast & Characters

Charles Napier leads the cast as Lt. O'Bryan, with Barbara Crampton as Bonnie and David Naughton as Vince McCarthy. Directed by Howard Avedis; 25 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Kidnapped

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From the director

More from Howard Avedis

More films directed by Howard Avedis: They’re Playing with Fire, Mortuary, Texas Detour and Scorchy.

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Cars

Cars in Kidnapped

22 cars on screen, including the 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue and the 1986 Plymouth Caravelle.

All 22 cars
  • 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue in Kidnapped 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue Important role
  • 1986 Plymouth Caravelle in Kidnapped 1986 Plymouth Caravelle Important role
  • 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine in Kidnapped 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role
  • 1983 Chevrolet Malibu in Kidnapped 1983 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role
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Kidnapped Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Kidnapping” and “Похищенная”.

Also known as
  • Kidnapping
  • Похищенная

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FAQ

Kidnapped FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Kidnapped, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kidnapped?

Kidnapped runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Kidnapped released?

Kidnapped was released on May 11, 1987.

Who directed Kidnapped?

Kidnapped was directed by Howard Avedis.

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Who is in the cast of Kidnapped?

Kidnapped stars Charles Napier as Lt. O'Bryan, Barbara Crampton as Bonnie and David Naughton as Vince McCarthy, among 25 credited actors.

Is Kidnapped based on a book?

Yes. Kidnapped is adapted from Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson and Donald McFarlan.

Does Kidnapped have a post-credit scene?

No. Kidnapped has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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