The Buccaneer (1958)

US:: NR Adventure Drama History War

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.

Updated May 9 2020

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1958-12-11

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Keywords:

sea usa president new orleans, usa governor pirate war of 1812 buccaneer 19th century

FACTS

Runtime: 119 mins Rating: 6.6 Tag Line: Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?

Cast

Ted de Corsia

Capt. Rumbo

Woody Strode

Toro

E.G. Marshall

Gov. William Claiborne

Kathleen Freeman

Mayor Parvin

Charlton Heston

Gen. Andrew Jackson

Norma Varden

Madame Hilaire

Yul Brynner

Jean Lafitte

Mimi Gibson

The Blind One's Granddaughter