The Kidnapping (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1934, The Kidnapping is a drama film directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Hans has killed the dog of Firmin, a shepherd. Wild with rage, Firmin kidnaps Elsi, Hans' fiancée and locks her up at his home. Hans, a peddler, vows to find the missing girl. This is what he does and he manages, with the help of Mânu, the village idiot, to give Elsi a letter. On seeing her, the changeling falls in love at first sight with the young woman. Elsi soon realizes that Mânu can become her instrument of vengeance.
Who’s in it. The Kidnapping stars Dita Parlo as Elsi, Geymond Vital as Firmin, Jeanne Marie-Laurent as La mère de Firmin and Auguste Bovério as Mathias - le colporteur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Kidnapping 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 Kidnapping page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kidnapping tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kidnapping (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kidnapping change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kidnapping worth watching?
- The Kidnapping holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Kidnapping?
- The Kidnapping stars Dita Parlo, Geymond Vital, Jeanne Marie-Laurent, Auguste Bovério and Dyk Rudens.
- When was The Kidnapping released?
- The Kidnapping was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.