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The Buccaneer (1958)

Movie ★ 6.5 119 min

Adventure Drama War History

During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.

Anthony Quinn Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 11, 1958
Runtime
119 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0051436
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures

Themes

Cast

Yul Brynner Yul Brynner Jean Lafitte Claire Bloom Claire Bloom Bonnie Brown Charles Boyer Charles Boyer Dominique You Inger Stevens Inger Stevens Annette Claiborne Charlton Heston Charlton Heston Gen. Andrew Jackson Henry Hull Henry Hull Ezra Peavey Lorne Greene Lorne Greene Mercier E.G. Marshall E.G. Marshall Gov. William Claiborne Ted de Corsia Ted de Corsia Capt. Rumbo Douglass Dumbrille Douglass Dumbrille Collector of the Port Robert F. Simon Robert F. Simon Capt. Brown Sir Lancelot Sir Lancelot Scipio Fran Jeffries Fran Jeffries Cariba - Mawbee Girl John Dierkes John Dierkes Deacon Woody Strode Woody Strode Toro Henry Brandon Henry Brandon British Major Cecil B. DeMille Cecil B. DeMille Presenter of Prologue Kathleen Freeman Kathleen Freeman Tina

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Buccaneer about?
During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.
Who directed The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer was directed by Anthony Quinn.
Who stars in The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer stars Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, Charles Boyer, Inger Stevens.
When was The Buccaneer released?
The Buccaneer is a 1958 adventure, drama, war, history film.
Where can I watch The Buccaneer?
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