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The Abduction Club

  • 2002
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.8K
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The Abduction Club (2002)
ActionAdventureComedyDramaRomance

A group of Irish noblemen kidnap girls in order to marry into their fortune and avoid becoming priests or soldiers.A group of Irish noblemen kidnap girls in order to marry into their fortune and avoid becoming priests or soldiers.A group of Irish noblemen kidnap girls in order to marry into their fortune and avoid becoming priests or soldiers.

  • Director
    • Stefan Schwartz
  • Writers
    • Bill Britten
    • Richard Crawford
  • Stars
    • Alice Evans
    • Daniel Lapaine
    • Sophia Myles
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stefan Schwartz
    • Writers
      • Bill Britten
      • Richard Crawford
    • Stars
      • Alice Evans
      • Daniel Lapaine
      • Sophia Myles
    • 14User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Alice Evans
    Alice Evans
    • Catherine Kennedy
    Daniel Lapaine
    Daniel Lapaine
    • Garrett Byrne
    Sophia Myles
    Sophia Myles
    • Anne Kennedy
    Matthew Rhys
    Matthew Rhys
    • James Strang
    Liam Cunningham
    Liam Cunningham
    • John Power
    Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward
    • Lord Fermoy
    Patrick Malahide
    Patrick Malahide
    • Sir Myles
    John Arthur
    John Arthur
    • Robert Kennedy
    Tom Murphy
    • Knox
    Terry Byrne
    • Mary Nugent's Father
    Guy Carleton
    Guy Carleton
    • Butler
    Fedelma Cullen
    • Mary's Mother
    Alexander Downes
    • Lieutenant
    Halina Froudist
    • Serving Woman
    Peter Gaynor
    • Teeling
    Michael Grennell
    • Colonel Brownlow
    Sharon Hogan
    • Lady Ormonde
    Frank Laverty
    Frank Laverty
    • Roche
    • Director
      • Stefan Schwartz
    • Writers
      • Bill Britten
      • Richard Crawford
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    9mozirajongo

    a bit of romance

    Handsome, penniless young guys with sparkling blue eyes :) Pretty, penniless ladies in frocks on horsebacks. Adventure, love, romance, comedy. The original score is very good. The plot is a bit predictable though. You know from the beginning that everyone will be happy in the end. And that is just fine.
    kat1689

    brilliant

    this is 1 of the best films i have ever seen it is corn but corny is good and it is always a good thing if the lead actors are gorgeous.my favourite bit is when strang(rhys)and byrne are argueing before abducting katherine kennedy and the butler opens the door on them.
    SamyangNudle

    Fun to Watch

    The 'Abduction Club', you soon realize, is a group of young men who abduct the woman they wish to marry in order to charm them & propose.

    This unique storyline provides a captivating follow-up of events. And in a turn of fortune, leads you away from the predictable.

    It's a lot lighter than your average period drama, & quick moving, with a twist. The two main characters compliment each others roles to provide a comical duo, & keep you entertained until the end.

    I didn't know what to expect when i began watching, but was in for a pleasant surprise. Although parts were foreseeable, it was still an enjoyable film.
    borca

    fun to watch

    Abduction Club is a well-made film and it is entertaining until the last minute. Predictable? Yes. Corny? Maybe so. But it is funny in a witty way and is romantic in a nice, acceptable way. The characters are likeable, the cinematography is in its place, and everything else is. So what's wrong with this picture? Nothing I say, accomplished what it was aimed for.
    10naeemaisa

    Lovely period romance/adventure!!!

    If you love period films, especially romances, then you'll love this. The scenery is beautiful, the romance fraught with difficulties and dangers, and yet extremely sweet. It is amusing, and yet informative, being as how it's based on true events in Ireland. There is also a nice bit of swash and buckle going on, always a great addition to films of this type. The film has a great storyline, and has been well put together. I can't think of a single negative thing to say about it. All of the actors play their part well, and are well suited to their roles, right down to the bad guy we love to hate. This film is definitely numbered among my favourites.

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    • Goofs
      When Strang is fighting Power on the beach he is using a wooden boat hook (with only a metal hook on the end). When the shaft of the boat hook and the sword clash they make the sound of metal on metal.
    • Quotes

      Strang: [in italian] I pity those who have not looked upon your face. How barren their dreams must be.

      Anne Kennedy: That's beautiful. What does it mean?

      Strang: What?

      Anne Kennedy: ...What does it mean?

      Strang: oh... well... it's an old Italian proverb

      Anne Kennedy: Yes, but what does it mean?

      Strang: well, well... it means... well it actually means "Landlord, bring me another bowl of your finest pickled eggs"

    • Alternate versions
      The UK release was cut, cuts required to sight of 2 men hanging by necks in execution scene, on grounds of potentially harmful imitable technique, category standards and Video Recordings Act 1984, in order to obtain a 12 classification. An uncut classification was not available.

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 2002 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Ireland
      • Germany
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Клуб заљубљених
    • Production companies
      • Canal+
      • Gruber Films
      • KC Medien
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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