The Kidnapper (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1958, The Kidnapper is a drama film directed by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of poor people living on the bare minimum in a slum, trying to survive in a world that seems to have no place for them. With a tone raw and realistic story portrays their daily tragedies, and their struggle to survive.
Who’s in it. The Kidnapper stars María Vaner as Flavia, Leonardo Favio as Berto, Lautaro Murúa as Patrick and Óscar Orlegui as Pelusa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Kidnapper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kidnapper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kidnapper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kidnapper (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kidnapper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kidnapper worth watching?
- The Kidnapper holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kidnapper?
- The Kidnapper stars María Vaner, Leonardo Favio, Lautaro Murúa, Óscar Orlegui and Carlos López Monet.
- When was The Kidnapper released?
- The Kidnapper was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.