The Abduction Club
2002
Based on true events in eighteenth century Ireland, this is the story of two handsome well connected young men who are eager to marry well. Unfortunately because both men have no money, they are very unlikely to achieve this dream... their only option is The Abduction Club, which will allow them to 'kidnap' women and persuade .. Read more
| Starring | Alice Evans, Sophia Myles, Daniel Lapaine, Matthew Rhys |
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| Director | Stefan Schwartz |
| Genres | Drama |
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The Abduction Club
Based on true events in eighteenth century Ireland, this is the story of two handsome well connected young men who are eager to marry well. Unfortunately because both men have no money, they are very unlikely to achieve this dream... their only option is The Abduction Club, which will allow them to 'kidnap' women and persuade them to marry them...
| Starring | Alice Evans, Sophia Myles, Daniel Lapaine, Matthew Rhys, Liam Cunningham, Edward Woodward |
|---|---|
| Director | Stefan Schwartz |
| Studio | PATHE DISTRIBUTION |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 32 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | DVD: Dutch |
| Released | DVD: 27 Jan 2003 Production year: 2002 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (2)
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Despite a lingering whiff of Georgette Heyer, this historical romp has a pleasingly anachronistic undertone that prevents it from feeling like a Sunday evening serial. Set in 18th-century Ireland, when second sons were wont to kidnap heiresses in order to persuade them to marry, thereby avoiding the priesthood or the army, Stefan Schwartz's boisterous adventure is soon slowed by stereotypical characters and clichéd dialogue. However, Daniel Lapaine and Matthew Rhys are suitably dashing as the headstrong suitors seeking to keep spirited sisters Sophia Myles and Alice Evans out of the clutches of nouveau riche cad Liam Cunningham. It's like Hammer without the horror, just lashings of irony.
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Tiresome period romp, in the style of a raucous fancydress party.
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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Quite an extraordinary romantic comedy! Very entertaining, with a plot that twists and turns all the way through the film to keep you guessing! Beautiful scenery and fabulous costumes! A breath of fresh air. Wonderful!
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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Quite an extraordinary romantic comedy! Very entertaining, with a plot that twists and turns all the way through the film to keep you guessing! Beautiful scenery and fabulous costumes! A breath of fresh air. Wonderful!
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The Abduction Club
Based on true events in eighteenth century Ireland, this is the story of two handsome well connected young men who are eager to marry well. Unfortunately because both men have no money, they are very unlikely to achieve this dream... their only option is The Abduction Club, which will allow them to ...
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