Synopsis
Scottish orphan David Balfour is betrayed by his wicked uncle Ebeneezer, who arranges for David to be kidnapped and sold into slavery so that he cannot claim his inheritance. The boy is rescued and befriended by Alan Breck, a Scottish rebel fighting on behalf of his country's independence from the British.
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Cast
- Michael CaineAlan Breck
- Lawrence DouglasDavid / David Balfour
- Vivien HeilbronCatriona / Catriona Stewart
- Trevor HowardLord Advocate
- Jack HawkinsCaptain Hoseason
- Donald PleasenceEbenezer Balfour
- Gordon JacksonCharles Stewart
- Freddie JonesCluny
- Jack WatsonJames Stewart
- Peter JeffreyRiach
Recommendations
- 70
Variety
An intriguing adventure piece set against that period in Scottish history when the English were trying to take over that country's rule. - 70
The Observer (UK)
Skillfully adapted by prolific TV playwright Jack Pulman from Stevenson's classic adventure yarn. [02 Feb 2003, p.8] - 60
TV Guide Magazine
A little too much talk and not enough action, but it's still fun. - 50
Time Out
The cast are decent, but not much more. Filmed in Panavision and angled at childre - 50
The New York Times
Except for the locations, which are real, and the color, which is color, the whole thing suggests the dim listlessness of the late late show edging toward the catatonia of 3 A.M.
