The Buccaneer (1958)
The Buccaneer is a 1958 adventure movie directed by Anthony Quinn, with a running time of 1h 59m. It stars Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom and Charles Boyer.
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.
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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.
When was The Buccaneer released?
The Buccaneer was released on 11 December 1958.
How long is The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer runs 1h 59m.
Who made The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer was directed by Anthony Quinn.
Where can I watch The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer is available on Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Buccaneer
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Yul Brynner as Jean Lafitte
- Claire Bloom as Bonnie Brown
- Charles Boyer as Dominique You
- Inger Stevens as Annette Claiborne
- Charlton Heston as Gen. Andrew Jackson
- Henry Hull as Ezra Peavey
- Lorne Greene as Mercier
- E.G. Marshall as Gov. William Claiborne
- Ted de Corsia as Capt. Rumbo
- Douglass Dumbrille as Collector of the Port
- Robert F. Simon as Capt. Brown
- Sir Lancelot as Scipio
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