Delbert Mann's adaptation of the R.L. Stevenson novel, set during the 18th century. David Balfour (Lawrence Douglas) is a recently orphaned young man from a tiny Highland village and the true heir to the title of Master of the Shaws. His uncle Ebenezer (Donald Pleasence) has designs on the title so he hires Captain Hoseason (Jack Hawkins) to dispose of his nephew. However, David is rescued by rebel Alan Breck (Michael Caine), who is fighting for Scotland's independence from the English; but after several escapades Alan realises that his fight is doomed, whereas David manages to foil his uncle's evil plans.
Director: Delbert Mann
Writer: Jack Pulman
Music: Roy Budd
Actor: Michael Caine
Actor: Trevor Howard
Actor: Jack Hawkins
Actor: Donald Pleasence
Actor: Gordon Jackson
Actor: Roger Booth
Actor: Lawrence Douglas
Actor: Vivien Heilbron
Actor: Freddie Jones
Actor: Andrew McCulloch
Actor: Russell Waters
Actor: Jack Watson
Actor: Eric Woodburn
Producer: Frederick Brogger
Cinematographer: Paul Beeson