Kidnap (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1974, Kidnap is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Cheng Kang, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Crime drama based on true incidents around a Kidnapping - and murder case ,also taking much time describing the psychological moments which propel the criminals. It's strictly focused on them, the law representatives are mostly faceless and out of the plot. Lo Lieh plays a moneyless guy working on a gas station, it's owner is a thorn in his flesh, because he completely knows the differences and painfully shows it: "I can find a new worker faster, than you can find a new job" Together with 3 friends, who are similarly struck, a plan to kidnap and blackmail this guy is made....
Who’s in it. Kidnap stars Lo Lieh as Lung Wei, Fan Mei-Sheng as Chao Hai Chuan, Hu Chin as Chin Chueh and Tung Lam as Niu Ta Kang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kidnap 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 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)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kidnap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kidnap worth watching?
- Kidnap holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Lo Lieh, Fan Mei-Sheng, Hu Chin, Tung Lam and Liu Wu-Chi.
- When was Kidnap released?
- Kidnap was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.