Kidnap (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1974, Kidnap is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Giovanni Fago, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. This crime drama follows an Italian police commissioner as he races to rescue the 6-year-old daughter of an important businessman. Also hoping to save her is Frank Salvatore, the old-school Mafia don accused of the crime. Caprile leans on a low-level thug for information and is led to Salvatore, who considers children to be off-limits as targets and hopes to restore his reputation

Who’s in it. Kidnap stars Henry Silva as Commissioner Caprile, Rada Rassimov as Marta, Philippe Leroy as The Professor and Gabriele Ferzetti as Don Francesco Salvatore, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Kidnap has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kidnap page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kidnap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kidnap (1974)?
In US, Kidnap is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kidnap worth watching?
Kidnap holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kidnap?
Kidnap stars Henry Silva, Rada Rassimov, Philippe Leroy, Gabriele Ferzetti and Fausta Avelli.
When was Kidnap released?
Kidnap was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.