Little Kidnappers, The (television) Two mischievous boys “borrow” an abandoned infant, keeping their discovery secret, and set their gruff grandfather’s temper aflame in turn-of-the-century Nova Scotia. Directed by Donald Shebib. A Disney Channel Premiere Film, first aired on August 17, 1990. Stars Charlton Heston (James MacKenzie), Patricia Gage (Ruth MacKenzie), Leah Pinsett (Kirsten), Charles Miller (Davy), Leo Wheatley (Harry). 93 min.